Middle School English Words Derived from...: English Words Derived from French, List 3

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  1. homage
    respectful deference
  2. recipient
    a person to whom something is sent, given, or awarded
  3. purify
    distill or remove contaminants from
  4. debut
    the act of beginning something new
  5. heritage
    that which is inherited
  6. plateau
    a relatively flat raised area of land
  7. ballet
    a theatrical performance of a story by trained dancers
  8. gazette
    a newspaper or official journal
  9. cadet
    a military trainee (as at a military academy)
  10. ambulance
    a vehicle that takes people to and from hospitals
  11. elite
    a group or class of persons enjoying superior status
  12. entrepreneur
    someone who organizes a business venture
  13. solicitor
    a British lawyer who gives legal advice
  14. chateau
    an impressive country house (or castle) in France
  15. chauffeur
    drive someone in a vehicle
Created on Wed May 14 13:12:13 EDT 2025 (updated Wed May 14 13:16:24 EDT 2025)

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