very enthusiastic and dedicated

zeer enthousiast en toegewijd, vol enthousiasme en toewijding
a Chinese martial art encompassing a wide range of fighting styles and techniques

kung fu, Chinese vechtkunst
used as a poetic way to bid someone farewell

Vaarwel
the overall mood, feeling, or character of a place, shaped by its surroundings and influences
a drink, particularly alcoholic, consumed before a meal to stimulate one's appetite

aperitief
at an appropriate or fitting moment

op het juiste moment, toepasselijk
showing a casual lack of concern, as if nothing is particularly important or worth worrying about
used to wish someone a good appetite or enjoyable meal before they start eating

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

Goede reis! We wensen je een veilige en memorabele reis.
a small store in which fashionable clothes or accessories are sold

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

staatsgreep
a street with one closed end

doodlopende weg, cul-de-sac
a woman who is making a public appearance for the first time, especially in movies or sports

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

verveling
a cohesive group of performers in ballet or theater who work together in synchronized movements or actions to support the main performers or create a backdrop for the production

ensemble, groep
the main segment of a meal

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

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

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

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

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

fijnproever, gastronoom
the products of making highly fashionable and expensive clothing

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

haute cuisine
a small dish served before the main course as an appetizer

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

een ondefinieerbare kwaliteit
the doctrine that government should not interfere in commercial affairs

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

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

malaise
a carnival held in some countries on Shrove Tuesday (the last day before Lent) but especially in New Orleans

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

een vechtpartij, een handgemeen
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
the social or cultural setting or environment

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

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

nieuwe keuken
outdated, or no longer in style

verouderd, uit de mode
the most important or impressive part of a series, event, or work

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

tijdelijk verblijf
causing strong emotions, especially sadness or empathy

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

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

antwoord
suggestive of sexual impropriety

gewagd, suggestief
a private discussion, often between two people

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

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

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

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

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

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

angst, onrust
an artificial or inferior substitute or imitation

ersatz, kunstmatige vervanging
a class or school that prepares four-year-old to six-year-old children for elementary school

kleuterschool, kindergarten
forbidden or prohibited, especially by authority or law

verboden, verboden
a young person who achieves remarkable success

wonderkind, jong talent
a point of weakness or vulnerability
a very good-looking or sexually appealing young man

adonis, knappe jongeman
a sweet fruit salad that typically contains shredded coconut, marshmallows, and whipped cream

ambrosia, fruit salade ambrosia
a compelling charm or attractiveness that inspires devotion and enthusiasm in others

charisma, persoonlijke aantrekkingskracht
extremely large in size or scale

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

kosmos, universum
relating to or causing sexual arousal or excitement

erotisch, sensueel
used to express sudden realization, discovery, or enlightenment

Eureka! Ik heb mijn sleutels onder de bankkussens gevonden!, Gevonden! Mijn sleutels zaten onder de bankkussens!
a running race of 26 miles or 42 kilometers

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

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

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

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

aartsvijand, nemesis
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