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Engelska 9 > English Loan Words > Flashcards

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Al dente - Pasta cooked to be firm to the bite

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Bravo - Well done or excellent

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En route - On the way

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Prosciutto - Dry-cured ham

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Inferno - Hell or a large, destructive fire

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Décor - Decoration or style

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Chic - Stylish and elegant

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Risotto - Italian rice dish cooked in broth to a creamy consistency

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Hôtel - Accommodation

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Piazza - Public square or marketplace

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Cliché - Stereotypical expression or idea

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Piano - Softly, in music

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Bella donna - Beautiful woman

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Pâté - Savory paste made of meat

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Window-an opening in the wall or roof of a building or vehicle, fitted with glass

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Old Norse

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Gourmet - Connoisseur of fine food and drink

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Ballet - Theatrical dance

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Cast - To throw something

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Café - Coffeehouse

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Chef - Head cook

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Villa - A large, luxurious country residence

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Zest - Outer peel of citrus fruits used for flavor

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Italian

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Déjà vu - Already seen

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French

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Shirt/Skirt - A piece of clothing

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Old Norse

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Knot - Something is tied into this

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Old Norse

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Rendezvous - Meeting or appointment

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French

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Soprano - The highest vocal range in music

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Italian

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Law - Laws are made to follow, so you stay out of trouble

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Old Norse

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Ciao - Hello or goodbye

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Guest - People who visit you

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Old Norse

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Entrepreneur - Businessperson

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French

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Liaison - Connection or relationship

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French

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Spaghetti - Long, thin pasta

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Italian

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Cappuccino - Espresso mixed with steamed milk and topped with foam

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Italian

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Gelato - Italian-style ice cream

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Italian

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Foot - The two things you most often stand on

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Old Norse

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Fiancé/fiancée - Engaged man/woman

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French

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Rendezvous - Meeting or date

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French

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Call - Using your phone and ringing someone else

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Old Norse

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Smorgasbord - A Buffé of something, most often food

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Old Norse

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Souvenir - Memento or keepsake

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French

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Graffiti - Writing or drawings scribbled, scratched, or sprayed illicitly on a wall or other surface

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Italian

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Yarn - Soft fabric you use to make clothing

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Old Norse

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Fiasco - Complete failure or disaster

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Italian

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Shake - Something that vibrates or moves into several directions

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Old Norse

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