lingerie
of lingerie
Women's underwear, especially delicate or decorative pieces.
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mannequin
of mannequin
A figure used to display clothes, or a fashion model.
menu
of menu
A list of dishes or options offered by a restaurant.
milieu
of milieu
A person's social environment or setting.
mise en place
The ingredients and equipment prepared before cooking begins.
mise-en-scène
of mise en scène
The arrangement of everything visible in a film or theatre scene.
montage
of montage
A sequence or work assembled from separate images or shots.
motif
of motif
A recurring decorative pattern or artistic theme.
nouveau riche
of nouveau riche
Recently wealthy, especially when displaying wealth ostentatiously.
ombré
of ombré
A colour effect that shades gradually from one tone to another.
palette
of palette
A range of colours, or the board on which an artist mixes them.
patisserie
of pâtisserie
A shop specialising in pastries, especially French-style baking.
peloton
The main group of riders in a road cycling race.
pied-à-terre
of pied-à-terre
A small secondary home kept for occasional use.
plateau
of plateau
A large area of high, fairly level land.
prairie
of prairie
A broad area of grassland, especially in North America.
prêt-à-porter
of prêt-à-porter
Designer clothes sold ready to wear.
promenade
of promenade
A leisurely walk or a place for strolling.
regime
of régime
A system of government, administration or organised practice.
rendezvous
of rendezvous
An arranged meeting at a particular place and time.
restaurant
of restaurant
A place where meals are prepared and served to customers.
sabotage
of sabotage
Deliberate damage or obstruction intended to disrupt an activity.
salon
of salon
A room for receiving guests; also a beauty or hairdressing business.
sauté
of sauté
To fry food quickly in a little fat.
savoir-faire
of savoir-faire
Social ease or practical skill in handling a situation.
sommelier
of sommelier
A specialist who advises on and serves wine.
sous vide
A method of cooking food sealed in a bag at a controlled temperature, usually in water.
terroir
The place-specific conditions and traditions that shape a wine or other agricultural product.
tête-à-tête
of tête-à-tête
A private conversation between two people.
troupe
of troupe
A group of actors, dancers or other performers.