Is a cliche foreign expression?

The word "cliché" itself is not a foreign expression. It's of French origin, but has been fully integrated into the English language and is considered an English word.

However, the concept of a cliché is closely tied to the idea of borrowed or overused expressions. So, while "cliché" isn't foreign, the expressions it describes often are.

For example:

* "C'est la vie" (French, meaning "That's life")

* "Hasta la vista" (Spanish, meaning "See you later")

* "A la carte" (French, meaning "according to the menu")

These are all examples of foreign phrases that have become clichés in English.

So, while the word "cliché" is not foreign, it's a term used to describe a phenomenon that often involves foreign expressions.