Words from French [Part 1]

Question 1

nonchalant (adj)

Answer 1

Giving off a sense of calmness and coolness

Example:
My wife’s nonchalant behaviour towards her health is giving me cause for concern; I want her to be healthy, so we can both live long for our kids

Question 2

adroit (adj)

Answer 2

Skilled, either mentally or with one’s hands

Example
He is an exceptionally talented software engineer, adroit at using several programming languages and writing beautiful code.

Question 3

chicanery (n)

Answer 3

Trickery or deception, usually in politics or where money is involved

Examples:
Tinubu was known for chicanery, he cheated the public out of millions

Synonyms:
Duplicity
Subterfuge

Question 4

demur (v)

Answer 4

To object to doing something

Example:
I will demur to his action to cut down salaries for low income earners

Question 5

insouciant (adj)

Answer 5

Showing a lack of concern or interest

Example:
I noticed he was insouciant about the matter we were talking about last week

Question 6

arriviste (n)

Answer 6

A person who is extremely ambitious and has recently acquired wealth or power.

Example:
Elon musk is an arriviste. His chain of companies have been able to build enormous wealth for him

Question 7

parvenu (n)

Answer 7

A person who has recently gained status or celebrity

Example:
Shallipopi is a parvenu. He only became popular recently.