French - Phrases used in English

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Laissez-faire collected by jastor over a year ago

The principle that government should not interfere with the action of individuals. Also, more generally, a policy of indulgence towards the actions of others. Literally, 'let (people) do (as they t… Read more

Force majeure collected by jastor over a year ago

Irresistible force or overwhelming power. Read more

Faux pas collected by jastor over a year ago

A social blunder, causing embarrassment or loss of reputation. Literally, a 'false step'. Read more

De rigueur collected by jastor over a year ago

Obligatory or expected, especially with reference to fashion. Read more

Déjà vu collected by jastor over a year ago

The feeling of having already done something Read more

Coup d'état collected by jastor over a year ago

an overthrow Read more

Carte blanche collected by jastor over a year ago

free reign Read more

Au contraire collected by jastor over a year ago

on the contrary Read more

À la mode collected by jastor over a year ago

Fashionable Read more

À la carte collected by jastor over a year ago

on the menu Read more