Advance English Vocabulary | Common French Words Used In English

FRENCH ENGLISH WORDS: 1. résumé Example: He looked at her résumé, asked her a few questions, and then offered her the job. 2. rendezvous Example: The detective is going to try and catch the lovers during their intimate rendezvous. 3. cul-de-sac Example: On his way home alone from a rugby club meeting he is confronted by four young would-be muggers who pursue him into a cul-de-sac. 4. déjà vu Example: I entered the room and immediately felt a sense of déjà vu. 5. faux pas Example: I made some remark about his wife's family, and then realized I'd made a serious faux pas. 6. chauffeur Example: Her father's car and chauffeur were waiting. 7. cliché Example: My wedding day - and I know it's a cliché - was just the happiest day of my life. 8. voilà Example: Corn tortillas can be cut into strips, fried until golden, and sprinkled with salt - voilà! tortilla chips. 9. façade Example: On each side of the facade is a massive tower of four storeys. 10. eau-de-toilette Example: Because the scent is lighter, eau de toilette may need to be applied more often than perfume. 11. dossier Example: The secret service probably has a dossier on all of us. 12. beret Example: Still, she wore a pair of black-framed eyeglasses and an over-sized beret to obscure her appearance. 13. bouquet Example: Chris sent me a beautiful bouquet when I was sick. 14. debonair Example: In fact, Gemini is captivated by Libra's cool calm and debonair persona. 15. potpourri Example: Infuse bath oil, baby oil, or mineral oil with flowers or potpourri. IG: English with Nery FB: JK mentors #filipinoenglishteacher #grammarlesson #learnenglish