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2 8th Latin List 2
Foriegn Phrase | English Equivalent |
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Au Revoir | Goodbye, until we see each other again |
Avante-garde | Group developing new or experimental concepts, vanguard |
Bête noire | a person or thing especially dreaded and avoided [literally, "black beast"] |
C'est la vie | that's life, that's how things happen |
Carte blanche | full discretionary power [literally, "blank page"] |
Cause célèbre | a very controversial issue that generates fervent public debate [literally, "celebrated case"] |
Coup de grace | a decisive final blow |
Coup de'état | overthrow of a governament by a group |
Déjà vu | something overly familiar with [literally, "already seen"] |