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Understanding Common French Words and Phrases Used in English

This guide explores popular French words and phrases commonly integrated into English, enhancing communication and cultural appreciation. Key terms include RSVP, meaning "please reply," déjà vu, referring to the sensation of experiencing something familiar, faux pas, indicating a social blunder, and du jour, which means "of the day." Each term is accompanied by its meaning and an illustrative example, making this a perfect resource for anyone looking to enrich their vocabulary and understand these concepts in a cultural context.

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Understanding Common French Words and Phrases Used in English

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  1. Foreign Words and Phrases

  2. RSVP

  3. RSVP • Language—French

  4. RSVP • Language—French • ­R.S.V.P. stands for a French phrase, "répondez, s'il vous plaît," which means "please reply”

  5. déjà vuj

  6. déjà vu • Language--French

  7. déjà vu • Language--French • “already seen” • the illusion of remembering scenes and events even though they are actually being experienced for the first time.

  8. faux pas

  9. faux pas • Language—French

  10. faux pas • Language—French • a social blunder. • Example—Mike committed the faux pas of letting his cell phone ring in the middle of the movie.

  11. déjà vu • Language--French • “already seen” • the illusion of remembering scenes and events even though they are actually being experienced for the first time.

  12. du jour

  13. du jour • Language—French

  14. du jour • Language—French • “Of the day” • Example—Jon ordered the soup du jour.

  15. bon voyage

  16. bon voyage • Language-French

  17. bon voyage • Language-French • (literally: good journey!): farewell

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