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French
Phrases used commonly in english
Term | Definition |
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au revoir | goodbye; until we meet again |
Avant-garde | "Before the guard"-indicated leaders in political and intellectual fields |
Bete noire | a person or thing especially dreaded and avoided; a stumbling block |
c'est la vie | "that's Life"-that's the way things happen |
Carte Blanche | Blanket permission to do as one thinks best |
Cause Celebre | an issue or incident causing widespread controversy or debate |
Coup De Grace | finishing strike in battle= physical or mental |
Coup D'etat | "Stroke of the State"; an overthrow of government |
Deja Vu | "Already seen", the sense of having experienced something before |
Enfant terrible | "Terrible Child", an impetuous or embarrassing person |