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."