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gung ho
gung ho
[形容詞]

very enthusiastic and dedicated

非常に熱狂的で献身的な, 熱意と献身に満ちた

非常に熱狂的で献身的な, 熱意と献身に満ちた

to kowtow
to kowtow
[動詞]

bend the knees and bow in a servile manner

卑屈に頭を下げる, 平伏する

卑屈に頭を下げる, 平伏する

kung fu
kung fu
[名詞]

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

カンフー, 中国武術

カンフー, 中国武術

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

used as a poetic way to bid someone farewell

さようなら

さようなら

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

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

à la carte, 一品ずつ

à la carte, 一品ずつ

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

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

雰囲気, ムード

雰囲気, ムード

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

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

アペリティフ

アペリティフ

apropos
apropos
[副詞]

at an appropriate or fitting moment

ちょうどよい時に、適切に

ちょうどよい時に、適切に

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

a specialist assigned to the staff of a diplomatic mission

アタッシェ

アタッシェ

blase
blase
[形容詞]

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

無関心な, 冷淡な

無関心な, 冷淡な

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

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

いただきます

いただきます

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

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

良い旅を!安全で思い出に残る旅になることを願っています。

良い旅を!安全で思い出に残る旅になることを願っています。

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

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

ブルジョワの, 小ブルジョワの

ブルジョワの, 小ブルジョワの

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

a small store in which fashionable clothes or accessories are sold

ブティック

ブティック

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

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

小物, がらくた

小物, がらくた

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

loud confused noise from many sources

騒音,  喧噪

騒音, 喧噪

camaraderie
camaraderie
[名詞]

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

仲間意識,  友情

仲間意識, 友情

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

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

白紙委任

白紙委任

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

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

シャトー

シャトー

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

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

コラージュ, モンタージュ

コラージュ, モンタージュ

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

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

コンシェルジュ, フロント係

コンシェルジュ, フロント係

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

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

鑑定家, 専門家

鑑定家, 専門家

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
[名詞]

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

大成功, 見事な手腕

大成功, 見事な手腕

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

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

クーデター

クーデター

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

クレーム・ド・ミント

クレーム・ド・ミント

creme de cacao

a sweet alcoholic drink with chocolate flavor

クレーム・ド・カカオ

クレーム・ド・カカオ

cul-de-sac
cul-de-sac
[名詞]

a street with one closed end

行き止まり, カル・ド・サック

行き止まり, カル・ド・サック

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

an absolute failure which leads to shame or disgrace

大失敗,  崩壊

大失敗, 崩壊

debut
debut
[名詞]

the act of beginning something new

デビュー

デビュー

debutante
debutante
[名詞]

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

デビュタント, 新人

デビュタント, 新人

declasse
declasse
[形容詞]

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

没落した

没落した

deja vu
deja vu
[名詞]

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

デジャヴ

デジャヴ

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

二重の意味, ほのめかし

二重の意味, ほのめかし

echelon
echelon
[名詞]

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

階層, レベル

階層, レベル

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

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

エクレア

エクレア

elite
elite
[名詞]

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

エリート

エリート

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

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

亡命者

亡命者

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
[名詞]

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

退屈

退屈

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

on a route to some place

途中で

途中で

ensemble
ensemble
[名詞]

a chorus or group of dancers in a ballet company

アンサンブル, グループ

アンサンブル, グループ

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

the main segment of a meal

メインディッシュ, 前菜

メインディッシュ, 前菜

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

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

既成事実

既成事実

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

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

失態

失態

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

the closing section of a musical composition

フィナーレ

フィナーレ

finesse
finesse
[名詞]

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

繊細さ

繊細さ

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

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

美食家,  グルメ

美食家, グルメ

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

someone who enjoys and knows about food and wine very much

グルメ,  美食家

グルメ, 美食家

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

the products of making highly fashionable and expensive clothing

オートクチュール

オートクチュール

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

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

オートキュイジーヌ

オートキュイジーヌ

hors d'oeuvre

a small dish served before the main course as an appetizer

前菜

前菜

je ne sais quoi

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

何とも言えない魅力

何とも言えない魅力

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

the doctrine that government should not interfere in commercial affairs

レッセフェール

レッセフェール

maitre d'hotel

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

レストランマネージャー

レストランマネージャー

malaise
malaise
[名詞]

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

不快感

不快感

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

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

マルディグラ, マルディグラのカーニバル

マルディグラ, マルディグラのカーニバル

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

a motley assortment of things

混合物

混合物

melee
melee
[名詞]

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

乱闘, 騒動

乱闘, 騒動

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

メナージュ・ア・トロワ

メナージュ・ア・トロワ

milieu
milieu
[名詞]

the social or cultural setting or environment

環境

環境

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

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

氏

nom de plume
nom de plume
[名詞]

an author's pseudonym

ペンネーム

ペンネーム

nouveau-riche

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

成金

成金

nouvelle cuisine

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

ヌーベルキュイジーヌ

ヌーベルキュイジーヌ

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

outdated, or no longer in style

時代遅れの,  流行遅れの

時代遅れの, 流行遅れの

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

目玉

目玉

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

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

セカンドハウス

セカンドハウス

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

causing strong emotions, especially sadness or empathy

心にしみる, 感動的な

心にしみる, 感動的な

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

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

ポプリ, 寄せ集め

ポプリ, 寄せ集め

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

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

返信

返信

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

suggestive of sexual impropriety

わいせつな,  ほのめかす

わいせつな, ほのめかす

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

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

サロン, 応接室

サロン, 応接室

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

social skill

社会的スキル

社会的スキル

tete-a-tete
tete-a-tete
[名詞]

a private discussion, often between two people

二人きりの会話

二人きりの会話

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

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

トゥーシェ

トゥーシェ

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

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

傑作

傑作

trompe l'oeil

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

トロンプ・ルイユ

トロンプ・ルイユ

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

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

と比較して

と比較して

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

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

ほら

ほら

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

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

不安, 焦燥

不安, 焦燥

ersatz
ersatz
[名詞]

an artificial or inferior substitute or imitation

エルサッツ, 人工的な代用品

エルサッツ, 人工的な代用品

gesundheit
gesundheit
[間投詞]

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

お大事に

お大事に

kaput
kaput
[形容詞]

destroyed or killed

カプット, 破壊された

カプット, 破壊された

kindergarten
kindergarten
[名詞]

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

幼稚園, 保育園

幼稚園, 保育園

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
[形容詞]

forbidden or prohibited, especially by authority or law

禁止された, 禁じられた

禁止された, 禁じられた

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

a young person who achieves remarkable success

神童, 若き天才

神童, 若き天才

Achilles' heel

a point of weakness or vulnerability

アキレス腱, 弱点

アキレス腱, 弱点

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

a very good-looking or sexually appealing young man

アドニス, 美青年

アドニス, 美青年

ambrosia
ambrosia
[名詞]

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

アンブロシア, トロピカルフルーツサラダ

アンブロシア, トロピカルフルーツサラダ

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

stimulating sexual desire

媚薬の,  性欲を刺激する

媚薬の, 性欲を刺激する

charisma
charisma
[名詞]

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

カリスマ, 個人の魅力

カリスマ, 個人の魅力

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

extremely large in size or scale

巨大な, 膨大な

巨大な, 膨大な

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

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

宇宙, コスモス

宇宙, コスモス

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

relating to or causing sexual arousal or excitement

エロティック, 官能的

エロティック, 官能的

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

used to express sudden realization, discovery, or enlightenment

ユーレカ!ソファのクッションの下に鍵を見つけた!, 見つけた!私の鍵はソファのクッションの下にあった!

ユーレカ!ソファのクッションの下に鍵を見つけた!, 見つけた!私の鍵はソファのクッションの下にあった!

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

a running race of 26 miles or 42 kilometers

マラソン, マラソンレース

マラソン, マラソンレース

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

a reliable and experienced person who helps those with less experience

メンター, 指導者

メンター, 指導者

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

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

ナルシシズム, 自己中心性

ナルシシズム, 自己中心性

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

the sweet juice from fruits, often undiluted and pure

ネクター

ネクター

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

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

宿敵, ネメシス

宿敵, ネメシス

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

a long wandering and eventful journey

オデッセイ, 長い旅

オデッセイ, 長い旅

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