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French
Phrases used commonly in english
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |