French Words 4-6 Flashcards
1
Q
Au revoir
A
Good bye Till we meet again
since I hope to see u Again I say this instead of adieu
2
Q
Billet-doux
A
Love letter
3
Q
Bon mot
A
Clever saying
Witty remark
4
Q
Cliché
A
Trite or worn-out expression
5
Q
Enter nous
A
Between us, confidentially
6
Q
Mot juste
A
The exactly right word
7
Q
Précis
A
Brief summary
8
Q
Repartee
A
Skill of replying quickly,cleverly, and humorously
Witty reply
Ex Dorothy was known for her repartee
9
Q
Resume
A
Summary
Ex. Write a resume of the last act
10
Q
Riposte
A
Quick report or repartee
2) in fencing a quick return thrust
11
Q
Tête-a-tête
A
A private conversation between 2 persons
Ex witness had one b/w him and his attorney
12
Q
Carte blanche
A
Full discretionary power
Freedom to use ones own judgement
13
Q
Cul-de-sac
A
Blind alley
14
Q
Debacle
A
Collapse
Overthrow
15
Q
Faux pas
A
Misstep or blunder in conduct, manners,speech
