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Common French Words Used In English by Adekoolz(m): 11:20am On Dec 29, 2015 |
Today am going to write about common French words used in English today. very often you might have come across words that are not English word but are used when you read articles or books below is a list of some of this words. 1) Rendez-vous: The word means 'a meeting at a fixed place'' and time i.e lets say you meet an old friend and you decided to catch up for diner you can say you had a Rendez-vous. 2) Deja vu: It's a feeling that you get when you get to a place and you think that you have been there before even though you might not have been there before or a feeling that you have experienced something before. 3) En route: It means "On the way". In an event that you were expecting your babe for instance and she says she is En route your house, You know what that means??. 4) Sans: She graced the occasion Sans makeup. Sans means Without. 5) A la carte: Means when you have a Menu card where every dish have separate prices. So we decided to go a la carte we ordered a plate of paste and pizza and then unfortunately the waiter made a Faux pas. 6) Faux pas: As illustrated in the previous point means To make a mistake/ do something socially embarrassing. for instance if we say Psquare made a fashion Faux pas, it means a wardrobe malfunction. 7) Vis-a-vis: It means In relation to/comparison to or sometimes Face to face. Passe: It means past time or something that is outdated. 9) Chauffeur: Means Driver 10) Adieu: Farewell/Goodbye 11) Souvenir: It means memento. something you give people as a form of resemblance. 12)Bon voyage: Have a safe journey. 13) C'est la vie : That's life Thank you all for your time I hope this was informative. 170 Likes 26 Shares |
Re: Common French Words Used In English by chronos: 11:35am On Dec 29, 2015 |
Très intéressant Lalasticlala 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Common French Words Used In English by Nobody: 5:12pm On Dec 29, 2015 |
ahhh Never knew some of them are french words... I think it's easier to say "Merci" than "sans", but since it's words commonly used in English _ "sans" wins. What of extraordinaire?. 1 Like |
Re: Common French Words Used In English by slinkman(m): 5:12pm On Dec 29, 2015 |
okay na... |
Re: Common French Words Used In English by himclfgud(m): 5:12pm On Dec 29, 2015 |
Nice |
Re: Common French Words Used In English by scholes0(m): 5:12pm On Dec 29, 2015 |
Not surprising. English is actually at least 30% French. Most French words entered English through the Norman (old French) invasion of England. If the French mainlanders hadn't invaded England, You and I in Nigeria would have probably sounded more like those cranky Germans and guttural Dutch people today. 16 Likes |
Re: Common French Words Used In English by Jacko1(m): 5:12pm On Dec 29, 2015 |
Ehn ehn ehn 2nd to comment we gettin there eh au revoir |
Re: Common French Words Used In English by Nobody: 5:12pm On Dec 29, 2015 |
hmm true |
Re: Common French Words Used In English by freshness2020: 5:12pm On Dec 29, 2015 |
Nous avons aussi..(we also have) Beau-Handsome tete-a-tete :one on one conversation Restaurant... R.S.V.P.. Repondez s'il vous plait.. REPLY IF YOU PLEASE. 23 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Common French Words Used In English by mrvitalis(m): 5:12pm On Dec 29, 2015 |
Attention is far more popular 1 Like |
Re: Common French Words Used In English by sod09(m): 5:12pm On Dec 29, 2015 |
We also have table d hôte- 3 coursemeal Café- coffee shop |
Re: Common French Words Used In English by StarMogul(m): 5:13pm On Dec 29, 2015 |
Cool |
Re: Common French Words Used In English by Jacko1(m): 5:13pm On Dec 29, 2015 |
Ah swear wen i was typin na only one person i see oh.... Spacebookers 2 Likes |
Re: Common French Words Used In English by horexy(f): 5:13pm On Dec 29, 2015 |
Cool 14) Belle: A beautiful girl or woman 15) Bon appétit: "good appetite"; enjoy your meal 16) bouquet: a bunch of flowers. 3 Likes |
Re: Common French Words Used In English by So4baba(m): 5:13pm On Dec 29, 2015 |
Cest bon 2 Likes |
Re: Common French Words Used In English by ShakurM(m): 5:13pm On Dec 29, 2015 |
So I received my own passe souvenir at the wedding after it felt like a deja vu to me, too many weddings maybe...checked the time, Ooops! I have a flight to catch and told my personal chauffeur I would have a rendezvous with him tomorrow at the popular restaurant vis a vis the bukateria and told him to choose any food he wants from the a la carte that the bill is on me, I told him adieu. He told me bon voyage. En route the airport, I remembered suddenly, Oh God, how can I go sans my passport , what a terrible faux pas I made, well C'est la vie 174 Likes 6 Shares |
Re: Common French Words Used In English by KingEbukaNaija: 5:14pm On Dec 29, 2015 |
Restaurant 1 Like |
Re: Common French Words Used In English by 20bc(m): 5:14pm On Dec 29, 2015 |
Hmmm, really good.... |
Re: Common French Words Used In English by ladyF(f): 5:14pm On Dec 29, 2015 |
Avant garde Poisson Guess who is here again 3 Likes |
Re: Common French Words Used In English by Sasuwa(f): 5:14pm On Dec 29, 2015 |
Thank u op 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Common French Words Used In English by bolaji3071(m): 5:14pm On Dec 29, 2015 |
Merci boku |
Re: Common French Words Used In English by sexymoma(f): 5:14pm On Dec 29, 2015 |
Hullabaloo Nko 1 Like |
Re: Common French Words Used In English by Sasuwa(f): 5:15pm On Dec 29, 2015 |
Re: Common French Words Used In English by greatwaters: 5:15pm On Dec 29, 2015 |
I dont have anything to say, but I'm not going to pass this thread without commenting. There, thats my comment 5 Likes |
Re: Common French Words Used In English by Bambless1(m): 5:15pm On Dec 29, 2015 |
#Noted |
Re: Common French Words Used In English by mrborntodoit: 5:15pm On Dec 29, 2015 |
Lovely! Où Se trouve les Nairalanders qui parlent Français ? Let me drop one : Communiqué : A piece of information directed to the public in form of press release (communiqué de Presse) 5 Likes |
Re: Common French Words Used In English by babyfaceafrica: 5:15pm On Dec 29, 2015 |
Brassiere 2 Likes |
Re: Common French Words Used In English by horexy(f): 5:15pm On Dec 29, 2015 |
Re: Common French Words Used In English by vicostyles(m): 5:16pm On Dec 29, 2015 |
Ok...noted |
Re: Common French Words Used In English by Sasuwa(f): 5:16pm On Dec 29, 2015 |
chuksbaby: |
Re: Common French Words Used In English by ALAYORMII: 5:16pm On Dec 29, 2015 |
C'est bon |
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