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What are some French words in English?

There are tons of French words in English! Here are some examples, grouped by category:

Food & Drink:

* Baguette: A long, thin loaf of French bread.

* Croissant: A crescent-shaped pastry.

* Crème brûlée: A rich custard dessert with a hard, caramelized sugar topping.

* Entrée: The main course of a meal (though it can be confusing as it's the appetizer in French).

* Hors d'oeuvres: Small, savory snacks served before a meal.

* Menu: A list of food and drink options available at a restaurant.

* Omelette: A dish made with eggs cooked in a pan.

* Paté: A spread made from ground meat, often served on crackers.

* Soufflé: A light and airy dish, often made with eggs and cheese.

* Tarte: A pastry crust filled with fruit or other ingredients.

* Vinaigrette: A salad dressing made with oil, vinegar, and seasonings.

Fashion & Beauty:

* Blouse: A loose-fitting shirt for women.

* Boutique: A small shop selling fashionable clothing or accessories.

* Chic: Stylish and fashionable.

* Couture: High-fashion clothing.

* Décolletage: The neckline of a garment, particularly one that exposes the chest.

* Faux pas: A social blunder or mistake.

* Perfume: A fragrant liquid used to scent the body.

* Rouge: Red lipstick or blush.

Other:

* Adieu: Goodbye.

* Bon appétit: Enjoy your meal!

* Cliché: A worn-out or overused phrase or idea.

* Déjà vu: The feeling of having already experienced something, even if it's for the first time.

* Faux: Fake or artificial.

* Genre: A category or type, particularly of artistic works.

* Liaison: A connection or relationship.

* Rendezvous: A meeting or appointment.

* RSVP: Please reply.

* Savoir-faire: Skillful, worldly knowledge.

* Tableau: A striking scene or picture.

This is just a small sample! French is one of the languages that has heavily influenced English vocabulary.

Fun Fact: Some words have even been "borrowed" and then changed slightly, like "garage" from the French "garage," and "champagne" from "champagne."

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