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What are some really cool words in French?

French is a language overflowing with beautiful and evocative words. Here are some truly cool words, categorized by their feeling or meaning:

Elegant and Sophisticated:

* Rêverie (reh-vuh-ree): A state of dreamy contemplation, a daydream.

* Serein (seh-ran): Tranquil, calm, serene.

* Savoir-faire (sa-vwar-fair): Skillful and elegant competence, effortless grace.

* Élan (eh-lahn): A burst of energy, enthusiasm, and vigor.

* Joie de vivre (zho-ee duh vee-vr): The enjoyment of life, zest for living.

Romantic and Passionate:

* Amour (a-moor): Love, in its most profound sense.

* Douceur (doos-ser): Sweetness, gentleness, tenderness.

* Désir (deh-zeer): Desire, longing, yearning.

* Passion (pah-syon): Intense emotion, overwhelming love.

* Baiser (beh-zay): A kiss, a gesture of affection.

Intriguing and Mysterious:

* Fausse (fohs): False, misleading, deceptive.

* Mystérieux (mee-steh-ree-uh): Mysterious, enigmatic, puzzling.

* Sombre (som-br): Gloomy, dark, shadowy.

* Intrigue (an-treeg): A secret plot, a clandestine affair.

* Fatale (fa-tal): Fatal, fateful, destined to be disastrous.

Unique and Quirky:

* Déjeuner (deh-zhuh-neh): Lunch, a more casual meal.

* Coiffure (kwoi-fyr): Hair style, haircut, a playful term for someone's hair.

* Lèche-vitrines (lesh-vee-treen): Window shopper, someone who enjoys browsing.

* L'esprit de l'escalier (leh-spee-ree duh leh-skeh-lye): The "staircase wit," the perfect retort that comes to mind too late.

* Chouette (shoo-et): Cool, awesome, a slang term expressing approval.

This list is just a small sampling of the many cool words in French. Explore further and discover the rich tapestry of sounds and meanings this beautiful language offers!

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