| Term | Definition |
|---|
| Phonetic | Symbols that help you pronounce a word correctly |
| Polysemique | A person who speaks 3 languages or more |
| Romance Languages | 7 languages that derive from Latin |
| Monolingual | A person who speaks one language |
| Francophone | A country that speaks French |
| Francophonie | A person who speaks french |
| Cognate | A word that means the same in English as it does in French |
| Infinitive | The un-conjugated form of a word |
| Bilingual | Someone who speaks two languages |
| Linguist | One who studies languages |
| Blasé | Lack of interest, nonchalant, complaisant |
| Au Courrant | Someone who is up-to-date |
| Bourgeois | Someone who is very average |
| Chic | A stylish girl |
| Clairrvoyant | Able to predict the future |
| Complaisant | Lack of interest, blasé, nonchalant |
| Debonair | A stylish guy |
| Maladroit | Someone who is clumsy |
| Naïve | Unknowing, gullible, or innocent |
| Nonchalant | Acting normally with lack of concern, blasé, complaisant |
| Gauche | To put down, left of what is acceptable |
| Attaché | Attached, briefcase, or a diplomat |
| Consierge | A landlord, caretaker, or customer service |
| Debutante | A beginner or a 15-16 year old girl |
| Elite | Top-notch, the best, nonpareil |
| Entourage | A circle of friends, possé, or conterie |
| Entrepreneur | A businessman |
| Envoy | A messenger or to send |
| Fiancé | Engaged to be married |
| Gourmand | Someone who likes to eat |
| Confrère | A colleague, close friend, or comrade |
| Connoisseur | An expert in a given field |
| Conterie | An entourage or a close circle of friends |
| Devotée | A hopelessly devoted fanboy |
| Emigré | Someone who is forced to leave a country |
| Gendarme | A police officer or national guard |
| Gourmet | Someone who likes to eat well-prepared, fresh food |
| Ingenue | A young, very attractive movie star not known for her intelligence |
| Maitre d'hotel | A host or hostess |
| Martinet | A political puppet or figure head |
| Aplomb | Someone who has style, grace, and is humble |
| éclat | A lightning bolt, or someone who does something brilliantly |
| élan | Someone who has energy, passion, or enthusiasm |
| Ennui | Boredom |
| Valet | A servant |
| Raconteur | A story teller |
| Protégé | Someone who is sponsored or mentored by an older or wealthier person |
| Parvenu | Someone who has a lot of money, but does not know how to spend it |
| Nouveaux Riches | Someone who is newly rich |
| Nonpareil | Someone who has no equal or is elite |
| Espirit de corps | Team spirit |
| Finesse | To do something with skill |
| Legerdemain | Slight of hand |
| Malaise | A feeling of exhaustion or weariness |
| Noblesse Oblige | The right of the wealthy to do whatever they want |
| Rapport | A good relationship |
| Sangfroid | Someone who does something without regret or remourse |
| Savoir Faire | The know how to do something |
| Adieu | "May god bless you" or "Good Bye" |
| Au Revoir | "Until I see you again" |
| Chargé d'affaires | The substitute for the embassador |
| Billet-doux | A love letter |
| Bon Mot | A complement |
| Brochure | A pamphlet |
| Canard | When someone starts a false rumor or ridiculous story |
| Cliché | An over used phrase or expression |
| Entre Nous | Something that is kept "between us" |
| Mot Juste | To use a specific word |
| Nom de Plume | A pen name or alias |
| Tête-à-tête | A private conversation between two people |
| Précis | A brief summary |
| Résumé | A listing of education and qualifications for a job application |
| Bête Noire | A thing or person that someone is afraid of |
| Cause Célébre | A legal case that sets a precedent |
| Cul-de-sac | A road with no outlet |
| Debacle | A riot or disaster |
| Fait Accompli | A done deal |
| Faux pas | A social error, mistake, or blunder |
| Impasse | A road block, or a spot from which you can not proceed |
| Carte blanche | The freedom to decide how to do something |
Combine with other sets
Share on Facebook
Share on MySpace