french phrase to definition Flashcards

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Apropos

A

With reference to, concerning, appropriate to a particular situation

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Bon Voyage

A

wishing someone a good and safe journey

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À-la-carte

A

Listing/serving food that can be ordered separately rather than a set meal

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Bon Appétit

A

Used as a salution to a person to eat

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5
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Carte Blanche

A

Complete freedom to act as one wishes

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C’est La Vie

A

That’s life! Oh well! YOLO!

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Crème de la crème

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Best person/thing of its kind, preeminent

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Coup D’état

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Sudden, violent seizure of power

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Déjà Vu

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A feeling of having already seen/experienced something

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Fait Accompli

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A thing that has already happened or been decided before those affected hear about it, you have no option but to accept it

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Faux Pas

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Embarrassing act or remark in a social situation, gaffe, blunder

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Hors D’oeuvre

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A variety of foods being served as appetizers

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Laissez-Faire

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A policy or attitude of letting things take their own course without interfering

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Rendezvous

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A meeting, appointment, date (Noun)
To meet at an agreed time (Verb)

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Touché

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Used as an acknowledgement during a discussion of a good or clever point, often made at one’s expense

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