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French expressions in English - (copy)

Let's examine the meaning and use of some French terms so deeply ingrained, often for centuries in English language that nobody thinks about them as French words anymore. The pronunciation of these terms is often changed and yet they are undeniably French; you can also find them in your English dictionary...
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A la modeWith ice cream
Avant-gardeInnovative, especially in the arts
Beaux artsFine arts
Billet douxLove letter
Bon motA clever saying; a witticism
Bon vivantSomeone who lives well, who knows how to enjoy life
Carte blancheFree hand, ability to do whatever you want/need
C’est la vieThat's life
DémodéOut of fashion
Dernier criThe newest fashion or trend
EncoreIn English refers to an additional performance, usually
GenreUsed mostly in art and film - "I really like this….
Faux pasSomething that should not be done, a foolish mistake.
Joie de vivreThe quality in people who live life to the fullest
Pièce de résistanceAn outstanding accomplishment or the final part of
ChicStylish
En routeOn the way
Haute coutureHigh-class, fancy (and expensive) clothing styles
Au pairA person who works for a family (cleaning and/or teaching the
Tête à TêteA private talk
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