Foreign words:
Cliché (French) - An overused phrase or idea that has lost its originality.
Fiancé/Fiancée (French) - A man engaged to be married is a "fiancé," and a woman engaged to be married is a "fiancée."
Déjà vu (French) - The feeling that you've experienced something before, even though it's happening for the first time.
Rendezvous (French) - A prearranged meeting or gathering.
Gourmet (French) - Referring to high-quality, fine food and drink.
Adieu (French) - A formal way to say goodbye or farewell.
Bon appétit (French) - An expression used to wish someone an enjoyable meal.
Voyage (French) - A long journey, often by sea or air.
Café (French) - A small restaurant or coffeehouse.
Faux pas (French) - A social blunder or embarrassing mistake.
Schadenfreude (German) - The pleasure derived from the misfortune of others.
Gesundheit (German) - An exclamation used to wish someone good health after they sneeze.
Angst (German) - A feeling of anxiety or dread.
Ballet (French) - A formalized type of dance with elaborate, graceful movements.
Feng shui (Chinese) - The practice of arranging objects and spaces to promote harmony and balance.
Karaoke (Japanese) - A form of entertainment where people sing along to recorded music.
Hasta la vista (Spanish) - An informal way to say goodbye, popularized by the movie "Terminator 2."
Ciao (Italian) - An informal way to say hello or goodbye.
Bonsai (Japanese) - The art of cultivating miniature trees.
Décor (French) - The style and arrangement of decoration in a room or space.
[02/11, 5:13 pm] Being Sourav: used in English:
Bon voyage (French) - A farewell wish for a pleasant journey or trip.
Fiesta (Spanish) - A celebration or festival, often involving music, dance, and food.
Guru (Sanskrit) - A spiritual teacher or guide.
Savoir-faire (French) - The ability to act or speak appropriately in social situations.
Hors d'oeuvre (French) - Small appetizers or snacks served before a meal.
Fiancé/Fiancée (French) - A man engaged to be married is a "fiancé," and a woman engaged to be married is a "fiancée."
Ad nauseam (Latin) - To the point of nausea, meaning something is repeated to an excessive degree.
Eureka (Greek) - An exclamation used to express a sudden discovery or realization.
Schmooze (Yiddish) - To chat in a friendly, persuasive, or ingratiating manner.
Mea culpa (Latin) - An acknowledgment of one's error or fault, often used to apologize.
Joie de vivre (French) - A feeling of joy for life or an exuberant enjoyment of life.
Bona fide (Latin) - Genuine or in good faith.
Tête-à-tête (French) - A private conversation between two people.
Coup d'état (French) - A sudden, often violent, overthrow of a government.
Bravo (Italian) - An exclamation used to express approval or admiration for a performance.
Sushi (Japanese) - A Japanese dish consisting of vinegared rice, various ingredients like fish or vegetables, and often served with soy sauce and wasabi.
Feng shui (Chinese) - The practice of arranging objects and spaces to promote harmony and balance.
Karaoke (Japanese) - A form of entertainment where people sing along to recorded music.
Déjà vu (French) - The feeling that you've experienced something before, even though it's happening for the first time.
In loco parentis (Latin) - A legal term meaning "in the place of a parent," often used in educational settings.
Ménage à trois (French) - A romantic or sexual relationship involving three people.
Faux pas (French) - A social blunder or embarrassing mistake.
Laissez-faire (French) - A policy of non-interference or letting things take their own course.
Tête-à-tête (French) - A private conversation between two people.
Adieu (French) - A formal way to say goodbye or farewell.
Hasta la vista (Spanish) - An informal way to say goodbye, popularized by the movie "Terminator 2."
Aloha (Hawaiian) - A Hawaiian greeting or farewell that also conveys the spirit of love and compassion.
Ciao (Italian) - An informal way to say hello or goodbye.
Viva (Spanish/Italian) - An exclamation used to express enthusiasm or support, as in "Viva la revolución!"
Savoir-faire (French) - The ability to act or speak appropriately in social situations.
Gourmet (French) - Referring to high-quality, fine food and drink.
Karaoke (Japanese) - A form of entertainment where people sing along to recorded music.
Coup de grâce (French) - The final blow or finishing touch, often used in a figurative sense.
Gesundheit (German) - An exclamation used to wish someone good health after they sneeze.
Décor (French) - The style and arrangement of decoration in a room or space.
Mea culpa (Latin) - An acknowledgment of one's error or fault, often used to apologize.
In medias res (Latin) - A literary term meaning "in the middle of things," often used to describe a narrative that starts in the midst of action.
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