Foreign words Flashcards

(11 cards)

1
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armoire

A

A large cabinet for storing clothing

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2
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Billet Doux

A

Love letter

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3
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Carpe Diem

A

Seize the day

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4
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Cause Celebre

A

A notable case or cause

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5
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Caveat emptor

A

What businesses say to protect themselves from consumer lawsuits over defective products or services

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6
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Dolce Vita

A

A lifestyle in which the mind and the sense are gratified

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7
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Entre nous

A

Between us

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8
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Et cetera

A

and the rest

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9
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Gonif

A

A thief; a dishonest person

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10
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hors d’oeuvre

A

A small, bite-sized appetizer served before the commencement of a meal

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