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

kung-fu, sztuki walki
a drink, particularly alcoholic, consumed before a meal to stimulate one's appetite

aperitif, aperitif (drink)
a specialist assigned to the staff of a diplomatic mission

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

Smacznego!, Życzę smacznego!
used to wish someone a safe and enjoyable journey before they embark on a trip

Szerokiej drogi!, Bezpiecznej podróży!
a small store in which fashionable clothes or accessories are sold

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nuda, znużenie
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

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

dokonaną rzecz, fakt dokonany
an extremely embarrassing and inappropriate comment or behavior in a particular social situation

gafa, faux pas
the act of dealing with a situation in a subtle and skillful way

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

koneser, smakosz
the products of making highly fashionable and expensive clothing

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

wyszukana kuchnia, kuchnia haute
a small dish served before the main course as an appetizer

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

niewytłumaczalna jakość, tajemniczy urok
the doctrine that government should not interfere in commercial affairs

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

majordomus, mistrz ceremonii
a feeling of being physically ill and irritated without knowing the reason

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

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

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

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

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

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

dom na wynajem, mieszkanie wakacyjne
a collection or mixture of miscellaneous items, often diverse in nature

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

prośba o odpowiedź, odpowiedź proszona
used humorously to show that someone has made a good point in an argument or discussion

mówić w obronie, masz rację
a brilliant or masterful performance that attracts a lot of attention or displays great skill

osiągnięcie stulecia, mistrzowski popis
an art technique that deceives the eye by creating realistic optical illusions

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

wobec, w porównaniu z
used to express the sudden appearance, revelation, or accomplishment of something

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

lęk egzystencjalny, dysforia
*** used when somebody has sneezed to wish them good health

na zdrowie, zdrowia
a class or school that prepares four-year-old to six-year-old children for elementary school

przedszkole, zerówka
excluded from use or mention

zakazany, niedozwolony
a sweet fruit salad that typically contains shredded coconut, marshmallows, and whipped cream

ambrozja, sałatka owocowa ambrozja
a compelling charm or attractiveness that inspires devotion and enthusiasm in others

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

kosmos, wszechświat
relating to or causing sexual arousal or excitement

erotyczny, zmysłowy
a running race of 26 miles or 42 kilometers

maraton, bieg maratoński
a reliable and experienced person who helps those with less experience

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

narcystyczność, narcystyczne zaburzenie osobowości
a formidable opponent or persistent force that causes misery, defeat, or downfall

nemesis, przeciwnik
