Lesson 5,6,7,8 Words from French/ Compound Words and Phrases from French Flashcards
Nonchalant
(adj.) giving off a sense of calmness and coolness
Adroit
(adj.) skillful, either mentally or with one’s hands
Chicanery
(n.) trickery or deception, usually in politics or where money is involved
Demur
(v.) to object to doing something
Insouciant
(adj.) showing a lack of concern or interest
Arriviste
(n.) a person who is extremely ambitious and has recently acquired wealth or power
Parvenu
(n.) a person who has recently gained status or celebrity
Rapport
(n.) understanding and similar feelings that exist between people or groups
Passè
(adj.) no longer in fashion
Cache
(n.) a collection of items hidden or stored away for future use
Raconteur
(n.) a skilled storyteller
Sortie
(n.) an attack from a defensive position
Gauche
(adj.) clumsy and socially awkward
Sangfroid
(n.) utter calmness and composure, especially under pressure
Liaison
(n.) a person who helps two parties communicate
Envoy
(n.) a messenger, usually on a diplomatic mission
Sans
(prep.) typically a facetious way of saying “without”
Filial
(adj.) relating to the obligations of a son or daughter
Droll
(adj.) odd and therefore amusing
Faux Pas
(n.) an act or comment with embarrassing social consequences
In Lieu Of
(prep.) in place of, substitute
Enfant Terrible
(n.) a person whose commentary or behavior is aimed to shock
Tete-a-tete
(n.) a private conversation between two people
Savoir Vivre
(n.) a familiarity and ease with polite society
