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

kungfu, kung-fu
used to wish someone a good appetite or enjoyable meal before they start eating

Eet smakelijk!, Smakelijk eten!
used to wish someone a safe and enjoyable journey before they embark on a trip

Goede reis!, Veilige reis!
a small store in which fashionable clothes or accessories are sold

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

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

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

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

collage, collagekunst
someone who is employed by a hotel to help guests by booking events, making restaurant reservations, etc.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

gedane zaak, voltooid feit
an extremely embarrassing and inappropriate comment or behavior in a particular social situation

blunder, sociale faux-pas
the act of dealing with a situation in a subtle and skillful way

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

culinair genieter, lekkerbek
someone who enjoys and knows about food and wine very much

culinair liefhebber, gastronomie-expert
the products of making highly fashionable and expensive clothing

haute couture, hoogste mode
a feeling of being physically ill and irritated without knowing the reason

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

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

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

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

tweede woning, stadsverblijf
causing strong emotions, especially sadness or empathy

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

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

RSVP's, RSVP's (répondez s'il vous plaît)
a private discussion, often between two people

onderonsje, tête-à-tête
used humorously to show that someone has made a good point in an argument or discussion

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

trompe l'oeil, schijnverbeelding
used to indicate a comparison or contrast between two things or people

ten opzichte van, in vergelijking met
used to express the sudden appearance, revelation, or accomplishment of something

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

kleuterschool, basisschool voor kleuters
forbidden or prohibited, especially by authority or law
a compelling charm or attractiveness that inspires devotion and enthusiasm in others

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

kosmos, heelal
relating to or causing sexual arousal or excitement

erotisch, seksueel
a running race of 26 miles or 42 kilometers

marathon, marathonloop
a reliable and experienced person who helps those with less experience

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

narcisme, zelfzuchtigheid
the sweet juice from fruits, often undiluted and pure

nectar, vruchtensap
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