| A | B |
|---|
| tête à tête | private talk or meeting |
| en route | along the way, on the way |
| frisson | sudden thrill or chill from fear or excitement |
| pièce de résistance | best part or feature; highlight |
| prêt-à-porter | ready-to-wear, off-the-rack clothing |
| cul-de-sac | dead end street; "bottom of the bag" |
| trompe l'œil | painting style that tricks the eye |
| régime | form of govt; the govt or administration in power |
| raison d'être | purpose, justification for existing |
| coup de grâce | deathblow; final blow; decisive stroke |
| nuance | subtle distinction or variation |
| tour de force | something taking great skill or strength to accomplish |
| laissez-faire | policy of non-interference; "let it be" |
| nouveau riche | disparaging term for someone who has recently come into money |
| trousseau | possessions (clothes) a bride brings to her marriage |
| attaché | person assigned to a diplomatic post |
| carte blanche | permission/ability to do whatever you want/need |
| comme il faut | "as one must" the proper way; "as it should be" |
