French words (Part 3) Flashcards
Avant-garde
in advance
(Pronounciation: Avan Ghaurd)
Milieu
enviornment
Tete-a-tete
private conversation
Vis-a-vis
regarding, in relation to
Outre
bizarre
(Pronounciation: Utre)
Passe
out of date
(Pronounciation:Pass-ae)
Liaison
connection
Rendezvous
meeting place, appointment
(Pronounciation:Ron-day-voo)
Joie de vivre
enjoyment of life
Eclat
success
(Pronounciation:Ae-cla)
Savoir
fair
(Pronounciation:Sae-woo-ah)
Boulevard
broad avenue in a city
(Pronounciation:Boo-luh-vaad)
Salon
a shop of fashion,drawing room
Chateau
castle
(Pronounciation:Sha-tow)
Facade
front of a building
Chaise
light, open carraige
Bureau
office desk
Concierge
doorman
(Pronounciation:Kon-see-euhz)
Melee
a mixed fight or crowd
(Pronounciation:Meh-lay)
Terrain
area of ground