| A | B |
| valet | manservant who attends to the personal needs of his employer by taking care of employer's clothes |
| eclat | brillancy of achievement |
| elan | enthusiasm |
| ennui | feeling of wearness and discontent; boredom |
| esprit de corps | feeling of union and common interest pevaind g a group |
| finesse | skill |
| legerdemain | sleight of hand; artful trick |
| malaise | value feeling of illness or discomfort |
| noblesse oblige | person of high rank or birth should act nobly |
| rapport | harmony, conformity, or affinity |
| sangfroid | composure |
| savoir faire | knowledge of just what to do |
| connoisseur | expert in the area of fine wines |
| envoy | diplomatic agent or messenger |
| maladroit | clumsy |
| attache | member of diplomatic staff of ambassador |
| elite | superior people; the choice part |
| raconteur | one who tells stories |
| martinet | strict disciplinarian |
| bourgeoisie | middle class |