| A | B |
|---|
| C'est la vie! | That's life! |
| ambiance | a particular mood or atmosphere of an environment |
| cliché | a trite or overused expression or idea |
| nonchalant | seeming to be coolly unconcerned or indifferent |
| memoir | an account of the personal experiences of an author |
| reverie | a daydream |
| maladroit | inefficient or inept; clumsy |
| crème de la crème | the best person/thing of a particular kind |
| bonbon | piece of confectionery; a sweet |
| niche | a position particularly suitable for the person occupying it |
| amateur | a person who engages in a pursuit, esp a sport, on an unpaid basis |
| homage | special honour or respect shown publicly |
| chaise longue | sofa with a backrest at only one end |
| ennui | feeling of weariness and discontent resulting from lack of interest; boredom |
| vis à vis | face to face; in relation to; with regard to |
| mystique | a quality of mystery, glamour, or power associated with someone or something |
| dossier | collection of documents about a particular person, event, or subject |
| mirage | optical illusion caused by atmospheric conditions |
| château | large French country house or castle |
| valet | man's personal male attendant, responsible for his clothes and appearance; person employed to clean/park cars |
