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Foreign Words and Phrases

Foreign Words and Phrases. RSVP. French abbreviation for please reply You often see these on invitations. “To come to the party, RSVP by Friday.”. Deja Vu. French for already seen The feeling that something that is happening right now has happened in the past

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Foreign Words and Phrases

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  1. Foreign Words and Phrases

  2. RSVP • French abbreviation for please reply • You often see these on invitations. • “To come to the party, RSVP by Friday.”

  3. Deja Vu • French for already seen • The feeling that something that is happening right now has happened in the past • “Seeing that cat gave me a feeling of déjà vu.”

  4. Faux Pas • French for false step • a social blunder; an error in etiquette; a tactless remark or act • “Wearing white after Labor Day used to be a fashion faux pas.”

  5. Du Jour • French for of the day • Something prepared for a particular day • “What is today’s soup du jour?”

  6. Bon Voyage • French for good journey • have a good trip; used to express farewell • “All the passengers on the cruise ship were telling each other ‘bon voyage!’”

  7. Alma Mater • Latin for good mother • the school you graduated from or attended • “Mr. McGee’s alma mater is Central Michigan University.”

  8. Cum Laude • Latin for with honor; with high honor • 3rd highest level of achievement in school • “To graduate cum laude from high school is a great accomplishment.”

  9. Femme Fatale • French for a woman who is considered to be dangerously seductive who leads men astray • Often found in literature • “The movie Basic Instinct is a classic femme fatale tale.”

  10. Esprit de Corps • French for a spirit of union and honor; the Spirit of the group that makes members want to succeed; team spirit or morale. • Often used when referring to the military. • A platoon’s esprit de corps is important in the efficiency of the unit.

  11. Verbatim • Latin for word for word • using exactly the same words • “He had seen the movie so much, he could repeat many scenes verbatim.”

  12. E Pluribus Unum • Latin for one out of many • used on several U.S. coins and the Great Seal of the United States • “The term E Pluribus Unum is a key phrase in a democracy.”

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