Foreign Words and Phrases 2021

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Coup de grace

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A final or decisive stroke.

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A la carte

Back

Separate price for each item on the menu.

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Deja vu

Back

The sensation of having previously experienced something that one is experiencing.

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RSVP

Back

{Respondez s’il vous plait}; 'Please respond'.

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En route

Back

On the way.

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Coup

Back

A sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government.

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Faux pas

Back

A social blunder or indiscretion.

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Bon voyage

Back

Have a nice trip.

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Status quo

Back

The existing state of affairs.

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Carpe diem

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Seize the day; make the most of the present.