ENGLISH II: Chapter VII: French Words in English (Part 4)
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14 terms
French | English |
|---|---|
 adieu | a farewell remark |
| au revoir | good-bye; till we meet again |
| billet-doux | a love letter |
| bon mot | clever saying; witty remark |
| brochure | a pamphlet |
| canard | a false rumor, fabricated story |
| cliché | a trite, overused expression |
| entre nous | between us; confidentially |
| mot juste | exactly the right word or expression |
| précis | brief summary |
| repartee | a quick witty reply |
| résumé | (1) summary (2) brief account of personal, educational, and professional qualifications and experience submitted by an applicant for a position |
| riposte | (1) a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one) (2) in fencing, a quick return thrust after a parry |
| tête-à-tête | private conversation between two persons |
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