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gung ho
gung ho
[melléknév]

very enthusiastic and dedicated

nagyon lelkes és elkötelezett, tele lelkesedéssel és elkötelezettséggel

nagyon lelkes és elkötelezett, tele lelkesedéssel és elkötelezettséggel

to kowtow

bend the knees and bow in a servile manner

alázatosan meghajol, leborul

alázatosan meghajol, leborul

kung fu
kung fu
[Főnév]

a Chinese martial art encompassing a wide range of fighting styles and techniques

kung fu, kínai harcművészet

kung fu, kínai harcművészet

Ex: He practiced kung fu for years to master its intricate techniques. 
adieu
adieu
[Felkiáltás]

used as a poetic way to bid someone farewell

Isten veled

Isten veled

Ex: Adieu, my dear friend. May we meet again soon. 
a la carte
a la carte
[határozószó]

by selecting and ordering individual items from a menu rather than choosing a set meal

à la carte, külön-külön

à la carte, külön-külön

Ex: They ate à la carte instead of opting for the set menu. 
ambiance
ambiance
[Főnév]

the overall mood, feeling, or character of a place, shaped by its surroundings and influences

légkör, hangulat

légkör, hangulat

Ex: The restaurant's warm ambiance made it perfect for a romantic dinner. 
aperitif
aperitif
[Főnév]

a drink, particularly alcoholic, consumed before a meal to stimulate one's appetite

aperitif

aperitif

apropos
apropos
[határozószó]

at an appropriate or fitting moment

alkalmasan,  időben

alkalmasan, időben

Ex: She arrived just apropos, as the meeting was about to begin. 
attache
attache
[Főnév]

a specialist assigned to the staff of a diplomatic mission

attasé

attasé

blase
blase
[melléknév]

showing a casual lack of concern, as if nothing is particularly important or worth worrying about

közömbös, nyugodt

közömbös, nyugodt

Ex: He gave a blasé shrug when asked about the delay. 
bon appetit
bon appetit
[Felkiáltás]

used to wish someone a good appetite or enjoyable meal before they start eating

Jó étvágyat

Jó étvágyat

Ex: Before starting the meal, the chef exclaimed, "Bon appétit, everyone! Enjoy your dinner." 
bon voyage
bon voyage
[Felkiáltás]

used to wish someone a safe and enjoyable journey before they embark on a trip

Jó utat! Kívánunk nektek egy biztonságos és felejthetetlen utazást.

Jó utat! Kívánunk nektek egy biztonságos és felejthetetlen utazást.

Ex: Bon voyage! We wish you a safe and memorable journey. 
bourgeois
bourgeois
[melléknév]

relating to the middle class, especially in terms of conventional values, materialism, or social respectability

polgári, kispolgári

polgári, kispolgári

Ex: His taste in decor was thoroughly bourgeois — neat, safe, and predictable. 
boutique
boutique
[Főnév]

a small store in which fashionable clothes or accessories are sold

boutique

boutique

Ex: She found a beautiful dress at a boutique downtown and decided to splurge on it. 
bric-a-brac
bric-a-brac
[Főnév]

small, decorative items or trinkets, often of little value individually but collectively creating a visually appealing display

díszítő tárgyak, csecsebecsék

díszítő tárgyak, csecsebecsék

Ex: The shelves in her living room were adorned with various bric-a-brac, including figurines, vases, and small sculptures. 
brouhaha
brouhaha
[Főnév]

loud confused noise from many sources

lárma,  zaj

lárma, zaj

camaraderie
camaraderie
[Főnév]

a feeling of mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together

kamarádéria,  barátság

kamarádéria, barátság

Ex: The camaraderie among the teammates made every practice enjoyable. 
carte blanche
carte blanche
[Főnév]

complete freedom or unrestricted authority given to someone to act as they wish in a particular situation

szabad kezet

szabad kezet

Ex: The CEO gave her marketing team carte blanche to develop innovative strategies for the new product launch. 
chateau
chateau
[Főnév]

a large country house or mansion, typically of French origin, often associated with luxury, grandeur, and historical significance

kastély

kastély

Ex: The grand chateau stood atop a hill, overlooking sprawling vineyards and offering breathtaking views of the countryside. 
collage
collage
[Főnév]

the art of making pictures by sticking photographs, pieces of cloth or colored paper onto a surface

kollázs, montázs

kollázs, montázs

Ex: She created a vibrant collage of city scenes using magazine cutouts and acrylic paint. 
concierge
concierge
[Főnév]

a hotel employee who assists guests by arranging services such as reservations, tours, tickets, or recommendations

portás, recepciós

portás, recepciós

Ex: The hotel concierge booked our city tour and theatre tickets. 
connoisseur
connoisseur
[Főnév]

an individual who is an expert of art, food, music, etc. and can judge its quality

szakértő, ismerő

szakértő, ismerő

Ex: As a wine connoisseur, he could discern subtle nuances in aroma and flavor, effortlessly identifying the region and vintage of each bottle. 
coup
coup
[Főnév]

a striking, successful, or clever achievement, often unexpected or impressive

nagy siker, mesteri lépés

nagy siker, mesteri lépés

Ex: Securing the contract was a major coup for the company. 
coup d'etat
coup d'etat
[Főnév]

a sudden, violent seizure of governmental power by a small group

államcsíny

államcsíny

Ex: The coup d'état led to the ousting of the country's president and the establishment of military rule. 
creme de menthe

a sweet alcoholic drink with mint flavor

mentakrém

mentakrém

creme de cacao

a sweet alcoholic drink with chocolate flavor

kakaókrém

kakaókrém

cul-de-sac
cul-de-sac
[Főnév]

a street with one closed end

zsákutca, cul-de-sac

zsákutca, cul-de-sac

Ex: They live at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, away from the busy main road. 
debacle
debacle
[Főnév]

an absolute failure which leads to shame or disgrace

kudarc,  fiaskó

kudarc, fiaskó

debut
debut
[Főnév]

the act of beginning something new

bemutatkozás

bemutatkozás

debutante
debutante
[Főnév]

a woman who is making a public appearance for the first time, especially in movies or sports

debutáló, újonc

debutáló, újonc

declasse
declasse
[melléknév]

having lost social or cultural status, often implying a decline in class or prestige

deklasszált

deklasszált

deja vu
deja vu
[Főnév]

the feeling that a current situation has happened before, even though it is new

déjà vu

déjà vu

Ex: He paused mid-conversation, struck by a sudden deja vu. 
double entendre

a phrase or word that intentionally conveys two distinct meanings, usually with one sexual connotation

kétértelműség, utalás

kétértelműség, utalás

echelon
echelon
[Főnév]

a level or rank in an organization, profession, or society, indicating a person's status or authority within that hierarchy

szint, rang

szint, rang

Ex: She worked hard for years to reach the upper echelons of the corporate world. 
eclair
eclair
[Főnév]

an oval cake made with a light pastry, filled with cream or custard and topped with chocolate icing

ekléreszta

ekléreszta

elite
elite
[Főnév]

a small group of people in a society who enjoy a lot of advantages because of their economic, intellectual, etc. superiority

elit

elit

Ex: The elite gathered at the exclusive club for their annual meeting. 
emigre
emigre
[Főnév]

an individual who has left their native country to settle in another due to political reasons, war, or other upheavals

emigráns

emigráns

Ex: The writer, once an emigré from a totalitarian regime, found solace and freedom in their new country, where they could express themselves without fear of persecution. 
ennui
ennui
[Főnév]

a feeling of being bored, tired, or dissatisfied because nothing interesting or exciting is happening

unyalom

unyalom

Ex: She sighed with ennui as she stared at the clock, waiting for the workday to end. 
en route
en route
[határozószó]

on a route to some place

úton

úton

ensemble
ensemble
[Főnév]

a chorus or group of dancers in a ballet company

együttes, csoport

együttes, csoport

Ex: The ensemble performed beautifully in the corps de ballet. 
entree
entree
[Főnév]

the main segment of a meal

főétel, előétel

főétel, előétel

Ex: For my entree, I chose the grilled salmon with a side of asparagus and roasted potatoes. 
fait accompli
fait accompli
[Főnév]

*** This French expression refers to something that has been done and cannot be changed.

befejezett tény

befejezett tény

Ex: He used his savings to buy a motorbike and then presented his parents with a fait accompli. 
faux pas
faux pas
[Főnév]

an extremely embarrassing and inappropriate comment or behavior in a particular social situation

baklövés

baklövés

Ex: He committed a faux pas by forgetting to introduce his guests at the party. 
finale
finale
[Főnév]

the closing section of a musical composition

finálé

finálé

finesse
finesse
[Főnév]

the act of dealing with a situation in a subtle and skillful way

finomság

finomság

Ex: She handled the negotiation with great finesse, ensuring both sides were satisfied. 
gourmand
gourmand
[Főnév]

someone who takes great pleasure in food and dining, often with a discerning palate and a penchant for indulgence

gurmé,  ínyenc

gurmé, ínyenc

Ex: As a renowned gourmand, Sarah meticulously planned each meal, savoring every bite with delight. 
gourmet
gourmet
[Főnév]

someone who enjoys and knows about food and wine very much

gourmet,  gasztronómiai szakértő

gourmet, gasztronómiai szakértő

Ex: She is a true gourmet who enjoys exploring new flavors and cuisines. 
haute couture
haute couture
[Főnév]

the products of making highly fashionable and expensive clothing

haute couture

haute couture

Ex: The designer's latest haute couture collection dazzled the fashion world with its exquisite craftsmanship and innovative designs. 
haute cuisine
haute cuisine
[Főnév]

fancy and carefully prepared food with beautiful presentation and top-notch ingredients

haute cuisine

haute cuisine

hors d'oeuvre
hors d'oeuvre
[Főnév]

a small dish served before the main course as an appetizer

előétel

előétel

je ne sais quoi

an intangible quality that makes someone or something attractive, appealing, or intriguing, but which is difficult to describe or define

valami megfoghatatlan

valami megfoghatatlan

Ex: Her smile had a certain je ne sais quoi that lit up the room. 
laissez faire
laissez faire
[Főnév]

the doctrine that government should not interfere in commercial affairs

laissez-faire

laissez-faire

maitre d'hotel

someone who is in charge of the waiters and waitresses of a restaurant

étteremvezető

étteremvezető

malaise
malaise
[Főnév]

a feeling of being physically ill and irritated without knowing the reason

rosszullét

rosszullét

Ex: Claire's vague malaise of discomfort and unease prompted several visits to specialists. 
Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras
[Főnév]

a carnival held on Shrove Tuesday in some countries, especially in New Orleans

Farsang kedd, Karnevál

Farsang kedd, Karnevál

Ex: The New Orleans Mardi Gras features elaborate floats and parades. 
melange
melange
[Főnév]

a motley assortment of things

keverék

keverék

melee
melee
[Főnév]

a fight that is noisy, confusing, and involves many people

egy verekedés, egy kavarodás

egy verekedés, egy kavarodás

Ex: The concert turned chaotic when a melee broke out among the crowd. 
menage a trois

household for three; an arrangement where a married couple and a lover of one of them live together while sharing sexual relations

ménage à trois

ménage à trois

milieu
milieu
[Főnév]

the social or cultural setting or environment

környezet

környezet

Ex: Growing up in a tight-knit community, Sarah's milieu shaped her values and beliefs. 
monsieur
monsieur
[Főnév]

used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English `Mr'

úr

úr

nom de plume
nom de plume
[Főnév]

an author's pseudonym

álnev

álnev

nouveau-riche
nouveau-riche
[Főnév]

a person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class

újgazdag

újgazdag

nouvelle cuisine

a French style of cooking known for its light, delicate dishes, fresh ingredients, and artistic presentation

új konyha

új konyha

Ex: The restaurant gained acclaim for its innovative take on nouvelle cuisine, drawing food enthusiasts from around the world. 
passe
passe
[melléknév]

outdated, or no longer in style

elavult,  divatjamúlt

elavult, divatjamúlt

Ex: Those baggy jeans are so passé; no one wears them anymore. 
piece de resistance

the most important or impressive part of a series, event, or work

fő attrakció

fő attrakció

Ex: His novel’s pièce de résistance was the final chapter, which completely changed the narrative. 
pied-a-terre
pied-a-terre
[Főnév]

a small secondary residence, typically located in a city or urban area, that is used as a temporary or occasional dwelling

ideiglenes lakhely

ideiglenes lakhely

Ex: The couple maintained a small pied-à-terre in the city, using it as a convenient base for weekend getaways. 
poignant
poignant
[melléknév]

causing strong emotions, especially sadness or empathy

megindító, megható

megindító, megható

Ex: The poignant story of the elderly couple's enduring love brought tears to everyone's eyes. 
potpourri
potpourri
[Főnév]

a collection or mixture of miscellaneous items, often diverse in nature

potpourri, vegyület

potpourri, vegyület

Ex: The magazine's latest issue was a potpourri of articles covering topics ranging from politics to pop culture. 
RSVP
RSVP
[Főnév]

a French phrase meaning "Please respond," used on invitations to request a reply about whether the person will attend an event or not

válasz

válasz

Ex: We received several RSVPs for the party already. 
risque
risque
[melléknév]

suggestive of sexual impropriety

kockázatos,  utaló

kockázatos, utaló

Ex: The comedian's risqué jokes caused both laughter and discomfort in the audience. 
salon
salon
[Főnév]

a refined and often luxurious room in a private residence or establishment used for entertaining guests or hosting intellectual gatherings

szalon, fogadószoba

szalon, fogadószoba

Ex: The guests gathered in the salon for drinks before dinner. 
savoir-faire
savoir-faire
[Főnév]

social skill

szociális készség

szociális készség

tete-a-tete
tete-a-tete
[Főnév]

a private discussion, often between two people

tête-à-tête

tête-à-tête

Ex: After the meeting, the CEO and the investor had a brief tete-a-tete in the corner. 
touche
touche
[Felkiáltás]

used humorously to show that someone has made a good point in an argument or discussion

touché

touché

Ex: Your critique of my argument's weak points was sharp, touché. 
tour de force
tour de force
[Főnév]

a brilliant or masterful performance that attracts a lot of attention or displays great skill

mestermű

mestermű

trompe l'oeil
trompe l'oeil
[Főnév]

an art technique that deceives the eye by creating realistic optical illusions

trompe l'oeil

trompe l'oeil

Ex: He used trompe l'oeil to create the illusion of a door where none existed. 
vis-a-vis
vis-a-vis
[elöljárószó]

used to indicate a comparison or contrast between two things or people

összehasonlítva

összehasonlítva

Ex: She compared her performance vis-à-vis her colleagues. 
voila
voila
[Felkiáltás]

used to express the sudden appearance, revelation, or accomplishment of something

itt van

itt van

Ex: I just finished baking the cake, and voilà, here it is! 
angst
angst
[Főnév]

an acute but unspecific feeling of anxiety; usually reserved for philosophical anxiety about the world or about personal freedom

szorongás, nyugtalanság

szorongás, nyugtalanság

ersatz
ersatz
[Főnév]

an artificial or inferior substitute or imitation

ersatz, mesterséges helyettesítő

ersatz, mesterséges helyettesítő

gesundheit
gesundheit
[Felkiáltás]

*** used when somebody has sneezed to wish them good health

egészségedre

egészségedre

kaput
kaput
[melléknév]

destroyed or killed

kaput, megsemmisült

kaput, megsemmisült

kindergarten
kindergarten
[Főnév]

a class or school that prepares four-year-old to six-year-old children for elementary school

óvoda, bölcsőde

óvoda, bölcsőde

Ex: Kindergarten is often a child's first formal introduction to a structured learning environment, where they begin to develop essential social and academic skills. 
verboten
verboten
[melléknév]

forbidden or prohibited, especially by authority or law

tiltott, megtiltott

tiltott, megtiltott

Ex: Smoking in the office is verboten according to company policy. 
wunderkind
wunderkind
[Főnév]

a young person who achieves remarkable success

csodagyerek, fiatal tehetség

csodagyerek, fiatal tehetség

Achilles' heel
Achilles' heel
[kifejezés]

a point of weakness or vulnerability

Achilles-sarok, gyenge pont

Achilles-sarok, gyenge pont

Ex: Poor communication was the team's Achilles' heel. 
adonis
adonis
[Főnév]

a very good-looking or sexually appealing young man

adonisz, jóképű fiatalember

adonisz, jóképű fiatalember

ambrosia
ambrosia
[Főnév]

a dessert typically made with fruits such as oranges and bananas, often mixed with shredded coconut and sometimes whipped cream

ambrózia, trópusi gyümölcssaláta

ambrózia, trópusi gyümölcssaláta

Ex: Grandma served a sweet ambrosia at the holiday dinner. 
aphrodisiac
aphrodisiac
[melléknév]

stimulating sexual desire

afrodiziákum,  szexuális vágygerjesztő

afrodiziákum, szexuális vágygerjesztő

charisma
charisma
[Főnév]

a compelling charm or attractiveness that inspires devotion and enthusiasm in others

karizma, személyes vonzerő

karizma, személyes vonzerő

Ex: His charisma made him a popular leader among his peers. 
colossal
colossal
[melléknév]

extremely large in size or scale

kolosszális, óriási

kolosszális, óriási

Ex: The ancient ruins revealed the remains of a colossal structure that once stood as a testament to architectural marvels. 
cosmos
cosmos
[Főnév]

the universe, particularly when it is thought of as a systematic whole

kozmosz, világegyetem

kozmosz, világegyetem

Ex: The study of the cosmos encompasses the exploration of galaxies, stars, and planets. 
erotic
erotic
[melléknév]

relating to or causing sexual arousal or excitement

erotikus, szenvedélyes

erotikus, szenvedélyes

Ex: The erotic novel featured explicit scenes of passion and desire. 
eureka
eureka
[Felkiáltás]

used to express sudden realization, discovery, or enlightenment

Heuréka! Megtaláltam a kulcsomat a kanapé párnái alatt!, Megvan! A kulcsom a kanapé párnái alatt volt!

Heuréka! Megtaláltam a kulcsomat a kanapé párnái alatt!, Megvan! A kulcsom a kanapé párnái alatt volt!

Ex: Eureka! I found my keys under the sofa cushions! 
marathon
marathon
[Főnév]

a running race of 26 miles or 42 kilometers

maraton, maratonfutás

maraton, maratonfutás

Ex: She trained for months to run her first marathon. 
mentor
mentor
[Főnév]

a reliable and experienced person who helps those with less experience

mentor, kalauz

mentor, kalauz

Ex: The aspiring artist found a mentor who provided valuable feedback and encouragement to help him develop his artistic skills. 
narcissism
narcissism
[Főnév]

a psychological trait or personality disorder where someone is excessively self-centered and believes they are superior to others

nárcizmus, egocentrizmus

nárcizmus, egocentrizmus

Ex: Narcissism is a personality trait characterized by an exaggerated sense of self-importance and a constant need for admiration from others. 
nectar
nectar
[Főnév]

the sweet juice from fruits, often undiluted and pure

nektár

nektár

Ex: At the farmers' market, they handed out samples of pure peach nectar that tasted like a slice of summer. 
nemesis
nemesis
[Főnév]

a formidable opponent or persistent force that causes misery, defeat, or downfall

sworn enemy, nemesis

sworn enemy, nemesis

Ex: The detective finally captured his nemesis, a cunning criminal who had evaded him for years. 
odyssey
odyssey
[Főnév]

a long wandering and eventful journey

odüsszeia, hosszú utazás

odüsszeia, hosszú utazás

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