English Vocabulary Derived from French: List 11

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  1. julienne
    cut into long thin strips
  2. croissant
    a very rich, flaky, crescent-shaped roll
  3. recidivism
    habitual relapse into crime
  4. triage
    sorting and allocating aid on the basis of need
  5. metier
    an occupation for which you are especially well suited
  6. doyenne
    the most experienced or respected woman in some field
  7. cul de sac
    a street with only one way in or out
  8. neologism
    a newly invented word or phrase
  9. leotard
    a tight, stretchy garment worn by gymnasts and dancers
  10. baguette
    a long, narrow loaf of French bread
  11. canape
    appetizer made of a piece of bread or toast with toppings
  12. precis
    a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument
  13. sommelier
    a waiter who manages wine service in a hotel or restaurant
  14. eclair
    an oblong cream puff
  15. boutonniere
    a flower that is worn in a buttonhole
  16. applique
    a decorative design made of one material sewn over another
  17. louche
    of questionable taste or morality
  18. escargot
    edible snails
  19. chiffonade
    a preparation of finely shredded vegetables or herbs
  20. quiche
    a tart filled with rich unsweetened custard
Created on Fri May 13 10:05:33 EDT 2022 (updated Mon Jul 25 13:46:12 EDT 2022)

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