Week 3 Flashcards
Viva la France!
a highly structured form of dance characterized by grace and precision, often performed to classical music
Ballet
a small restaurant or coffeehouse, typically one that serves light meals and drinks, often with a relaxed atmosphere
Café
the feeling that one has lived through the present situation before; a sense of familiarity with a current experience
Déjà vu
a social blunder or an embarrassing mistake in etiquette or manners; a misstep in social conduct
Faux pas
a category or type of artistic work, such as literature, music, or film, characterized by a particular style or theme.
Genre
a meeting at an agreed time and place, often used to describe a romantic or secretive meeting
Rendezvous
a cooking method in which food is cooked quickly in a small amount of fat over relatively high heat
Sauté
an object that is kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event; a memento
Souvenir
an impressive performance or achievement that showcases skill or talent; a display of exceptional ability
Tour de force
a brief, evocative description, account, or episode; a short narrative that captures a moment or feeling
Vignette