coupon
of coupon
A voucher giving a discount or other entitlement.
The Franglais Dictionary
94 words 82 verified 12 classics
couture
of couture
The design and making of fashionable clothes, especially bespoke work.
cuisine
of cuisine
A style of cooking, especially the food of a place or chef.
cul-de-sac
of cul-de-sac
A street closed at one end.
cuvée
A particular blend, batch or bottling of wine, especially sparkling wine.
déjà vu
of déjà vu
The feeling that a present experience has happened before.
depot
of dépôt
A place where goods or vehicles are stored and distributed.
détente
of détente
An easing of hostility between states or groups.
domestique
A rider whose job is to support a team leader in a cycling race.
dossier
of dossier
A collection of documents about a person or subject.
eau de toilette
of eau de toilette
A lightly scented perfume preparation.
enclave
of enclave
An area or group surrounded by a larger distinct one.
encore
of encore
An additional performance demanded by an audience.
ensemble
of ensemble
A coordinated outfit; also a group performing together.
entourage
of entourage
A group of people accompanying an important person.
entrée
of entrée
A course of a meal; in the United States, usually the main course.
entrepot
of entrepôt
A trading centre where goods are stored and moved onward.
entrepreneur
of entrepreneur
A person who starts and runs a business, accepting its risks.
etiquette
of étiquette
The customary rules of polite behaviour.
faux pas
of faux pas
An embarrassing social mistake.
fiancé / fiancée
of fiancé / fiancée
A person engaged to be married; fiancé is masculine and fiancée feminine.
film noir
of film noir
A film style associated with shadows, crime and moral ambiguity.
flambé
of flambé
Food prepared by briefly setting added alcohol alight.
franchise
of franchise (Anglo-French)
A commercial right to operate under another business's name.
garage
of garage
A place where vehicles are kept, repaired or serviced.
genre
of genre
A category of art, film, writing or music.
gourmand
of gourmant (Middle French)
A person who particularly enjoys eating.
gourmet
of gourmet
A person with discerning tastes in food and drink.
haute couture
of haute couture
High fashion made with individual design and expert handwork.
je ne sais quoi
of je ne sais quoi
An appealing quality that is hard to describe precisely.
joie de vivre
of joie de vivre
An evident delight in life and its pleasures.
liaison
of liaison
A connection or working relationship between people or organisations.