Jun 6, 2021
Étude de cas (Case Study)
blasé – Not being impressed with something due to over-familiarity
bon appétit – “Enjoy your meal” – said before eating
bon vivant – Somebody who enjoys their life
boy voyage – Enjoy your trip!
bourgeois – Preoccupied with material values and class rank or status
brunette – Usually refers to a female with brown hair
eau de toilette – Aromatic splashing water used after bathing; a mild perfume or cologne
eau de vie – Whiskey, brandy or other strong alcoholic beverages.
en garde – “Take your guard” – said in the sport of fencing.
entre nous – Between us…
entrée – The main dish of a meal (US) or the first course of a meal (UK)
panache – Flamboyance
par Avion – Airmail
prêt-à-porter – Ready to wear
raison d’être – Reason or purpose for existing
rapprochement – Diplomatic term for two states or bodies moving towards each other
renaissance – Literally “rebirth” – Refers to 14-17th century Europe
savant – Knowing or brilliant – often used in relation to those with Autism.
soirée – Refers to an evening party
soupe du jour – Soup of the day.
tête-à-tête – Literally “head-to-head” – Refers to two people facing offer in a close debate.
vinaigrette – Oil and vinegar salad dressing
vis-à-vis – Comparing one thing in relation to another
5 Inspirational Quotes in the French Language About Life
Submitted by The UVV Music Language by Teacher Michioflavia
Jun 6, 2021
1. À vaillant coeur rien d’impossible. -Jacques Cœur
“For a valiant heart nothing is impossible.”
2. Chacun voit midi à sa porte. -French proverb
“Everyone sees noon at his own door.”
3. Il n’y a pas de verités moyennes. -Georges Bernanos
“There are no half-truths.”
4. Il vaut mieux prévenir que guérir. -French proverb
“It is better to prevent than to heal.”
5. Qui craint de souffrir, il souffre déjà de ce qu’il craint. -La Fontaine
“He who fears suffering is already suffering that which he fears.”
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Submitted: Jun 6, 2021
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