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gung ho
gung ho
[przymiotnik]

very enthusiastic and dedicated

bardzo entuzjastyczny i oddany, pełen entuzjazmu i poświęcenia

bardzo entuzjastyczny i oddany, pełen entuzjazmu i poświęcenia

to kowtow
to kowtow
[Czasownik]

bend the knees and bow in a servile manner

kłaniać się służalczo, bić pokłony

kłaniać się służalczo, bić pokłony

kung fu
kung fu
[Rzeczownik]

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

kung fu, chińska sztuka walki

kung fu, chińska sztuka walki

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

used as a poetic way to bid someone farewell

Żegnaj

Żegnaj

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

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

à la carte, pojedynczo

à la carte, pojedynczo

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

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

atmosfera, nastrój

atmosfera, nastrój

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

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

aperitif

aperitif

apropos
apropos
[przysłówek]

at an appropriate or fitting moment

w samą porę,  stosownie

w samą porę, stosownie

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

a specialist assigned to the staff of a diplomatic mission

attaché

attaché

blase
blase
[przymiotnik]

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

obojętny, beztroski

obojętny, beztroski

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

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

Smacznego

Smacznego

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

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

Szczęśliwej podróży! Życzymy Ci bezpiecznej i niezapomnianej podróży.

Szczęśliwej podróży! Życzymy Ci bezpiecznej i niezapomnianej podróży.

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

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

burżuazyjny, drobno burżuazyjny

burżuazyjny, drobno burżuazyjny

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

a small store in which fashionable clothes or accessories are sold

butik

butik

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

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

bibeloty, drobiazgi

bibeloty, drobiazgi

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

loud confused noise from many sources

hałas,  zgiełk

hałas, zgiełk

camaraderie
camaraderie
[Rzeczownik]

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

koleżeństwo,  przyjaźń

koleżeństwo, przyjaźń

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

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

wolna ręka

wolna ręka

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

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

pałac

pałac

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

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

kolaż, montaż

kolaż, montaż

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

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

portier, recepcjonista

portier, recepcjonista

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

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

koneser, ekspert

koneser, ekspert

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
[Rzeczownik]

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

wielki sukces, mistrzowski ruch

wielki sukces, mistrzowski ruch

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

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

zamach stanu

zamach stanu

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

a sweet alcoholic drink with mint flavor

likier miętowy

likier miętowy

creme de cacao
creme de cacao
[Rzeczownik]

a sweet alcoholic drink with chocolate flavor

krem kakaowy

krem kakaowy

cul-de-sac
cul-de-sac
[Rzeczownik]

a street with one closed end

ślepa uliczka, cul-de-sac

ślepa uliczka, cul-de-sac

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

an absolute failure which leads to shame or disgrace

klęska,  fiasko

klęska, fiasko

debut
debut
[Rzeczownik]

the act of beginning something new

debiut

debiut

debutante
debutante
[Rzeczownik]

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

debiutantka, nowicjuszka

debiutantka, nowicjuszka

declasse
declasse
[przymiotnik]

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

zdeklasowany

zdeklasowany

deja vu
deja vu
[Rzeczownik]

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
double entendre
[Rzeczownik]

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

podwójne znaczenie, aluzja

podwójne znaczenie, aluzja

echelon
echelon
[Rzeczownik]

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

szczebel, poziom

szczebel, poziom

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

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

ekler

ekler

elite
elite
[Rzeczownik]

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

elita

elita

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

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

emigrant

emigrant

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
[Rzeczownik]

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

nuda

nuda

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

on a route to some place

w drodze

w drodze

ensemble
ensemble
[Rzeczownik]

a chorus or group of dancers in a ballet company

zespół, grupa

zespół, grupa

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

the main segment of a meal

danie główne, przystawka

danie główne, przystawka

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

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

fakt dokonany

fakt dokonany

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

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

gafa

gafa

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

the closing section of a musical composition

finał

finał

finesse
finesse
[Rzeczownik]

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

finezja

finezja

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

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

smakosz,  łasuch

smakosz, łasuch

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

someone who enjoys and knows about food and wine very much

smakosz,  koneser

smakosz, koneser

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

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
[Rzeczownik]

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

wysoka kuchnia

wysoka kuchnia

hors d'oeuvre
hors d'oeuvre
[Rzeczownik]

a small dish served before the main course as an appetizer

przystawka

przystawka

je ne sais quoi
je ne sais quoi
[Rzeczownik]

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

coś nieuchwytnego

coś nieuchwytnego

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

the doctrine that government should not interfere in commercial affairs

laissez-faire

laissez-faire

maitre d'hotel
maitre d'hotel
[Rzeczownik]

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

metrdotel

metrdotel

malaise
malaise
[Rzeczownik]

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

złe samopoczucie

złe samopoczucie

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

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

Ostatki, Karnawał

Ostatki, Karnawał

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

a motley assortment of things

mieszanina

mieszanina

melee
melee
[Rzeczownik]

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

bijatyka, zamieszanie

bijatyka, zamieszanie

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

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
[Rzeczownik]

the social or cultural setting or environment

środowisko

środowisko

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

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

pan

pan

nom de plume
nom de plume
[Rzeczownik]

an author's pseudonym

pseudonim

pseudonim

nouveau-riche
nouveau-riche
[Rzeczownik]

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

nowobogacki

nowobogacki

nouvelle cuisine
nouvelle cuisine
[Rzeczownik]

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

nowa kuchnia

nowa kuchnia

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

outdated, or no longer in style

przestarzały,  niemodny

przestarzały, niemodny

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

główna atrakcja

główna atrakcja

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

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

tymczasowe mieszkanie

tymczasowe mieszkanie

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

causing strong emotions, especially sadness or empathy

wzruszający, poruszający

wzruszający, poruszający

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

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

potpourri, mieszanina

potpourri, mieszanina

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

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

odpowiedź

odpowiedź

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

suggestive of sexual impropriety

ryzykowny,  sugestywny

ryzykowny, sugestywny

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

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

salon, pokój przyjęć

salon, pokój przyjęć

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

social skill

umiejętności społeczne

umiejętności społeczne

tete-a-tete
tete-a-tete
[Rzeczownik]

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
[wykrzyknik]

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
[Rzeczownik]

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

arcydzieło

arcydzieło

trompe l'oeil
trompe l'oeil
[Rzeczownik]

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
[Przyimek]

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

w porównaniu z

w porównaniu z

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

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

proszę

proszę

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

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

lęk, niepokój

lęk, niepokój

ersatz
ersatz
[Rzeczownik]

an artificial or inferior substitute or imitation

ersatz, sztuczny zamiennik

ersatz, sztuczny zamiennik

gesundheit
gesundheit
[wykrzyknik]

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

na zdrowie

na zdrowie

kaput
kaput
[przymiotnik]

destroyed or killed

kaput, zniszczony

kaput, zniszczony

kindergarten
kindergarten
[Rzeczownik]

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

przedszkole, zerówka

przedszkole, zerówka

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
[przymiotnik]

forbidden or prohibited, especially by authority or law

zakazany, zabroniony

zakazany, zabroniony

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

a young person who achieves remarkable success

cudowne dziecko, młody geniusz

cudowne dziecko, młody geniusz

Achilles' heel

a point of weakness or vulnerability

pięta achillesowa, słaby punkt

pięta achillesowa, słaby punkt

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

a very good-looking or sexually appealing young man

adonis, przystojny młodzieniec

adonis, przystojny młodzieniec

ambrosia
ambrosia
[Rzeczownik]

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

ambrozja, sałatka z owoców tropikalnych

ambrozja, sałatka z owoców tropikalnych

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

stimulating sexual desire

afrodyzjak,  pobudzający pożądanie seksualne

afrodyzjak, pobudzający pożądanie seksualne

charisma
charisma
[Rzeczownik]

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

charyzma, osobisty urok

charyzma, osobisty urok

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

extremely large in size or scale

kolosalny, gigantyczny

kolosalny, gigantyczny

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

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

kosmos, wszechświat

kosmos, wszechświat

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

relating to or causing sexual arousal or excitement

erotyczny, pobudzający

erotyczny, pobudzający

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

used to express sudden realization, discovery, or enlightenment

Eureka! Znalazłem swoje klucze pod poduszkami sofy!, Znalazłem! Moje klucze były pod poduszkami sofy!

Eureka! Znalazłem swoje klucze pod poduszkami sofy!, Znalazłem! Moje klucze były pod poduszkami sofy!

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

a running race of 26 miles or 42 kilometers

maraton, bieg maratoński

maraton, bieg maratoński

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

a reliable and experienced person who helps those with less experience

mentor, przewodnik

mentor, przewodnik

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

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

narcyzm, egocentryzm

narcyzm, egocentryzm

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

the sweet juice from fruits, often undiluted and pure

nektar

nektar

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

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

zawzięty wróg, nemezis

zawzięty wróg, nemezis

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

a long wandering and eventful journey

odyseja, długa podróż

odyseja, długa podróż

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