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

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

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

Smaklig måltid!, Väl bekomme!
used to wish someone a safe and enjoyable journey before they embark on a trip

Trevlig resa!, Ha en bra resa!
a small store in which fashionable clothes or accessories are sold

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

utttråkning, enformighet
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, grupp av utövare
*** This French expression refers to something that has been done and cannot be changed.

givet faktum, fullbordat faktum
an extremely embarrassing and inappropriate comment or behavior in a particular social situation

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

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

matälskare, gourmand
the products of making highly fashionable and expensive clothing

högt mode, lyxmode
fancy and carefully prepared food with beautiful presentation and top-notch ingredients

fin kök, gourmetmat
a small dish served before the main course as an appetizer

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

oemotståndlig charm, svårbeskrivlig kvalitet
the doctrine that government should not interfere in commercial affairs

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

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

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

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

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

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

nouvelle cuisine, nytt kök
the most important or impressive part of a series, event, or work

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

pied-à-terre, stadslägenhet
a collection or mixture of miscellaneous items, often diverse in nature

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

svar om deltagande, svarsbegäran
used humorously to show that someone has made a good point in an argument or discussion

touche, bra sagt
a brilliant or masterful performance that attracts a lot of attention or displays great skill

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

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

i förhållande till, jämfört med
used to express the sudden appearance, revelation, or accomplishment of something

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

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

förskola, kindergarten
forbidden or prohibited, especially by authority or law
a sweet fruit salad that typically contains shredded coconut, marshmallows, and whipped cream

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

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

kosmos, universum
relating to or causing sexual arousal or excitement

erotisk, sexuell
used to express sudden realization, discovery, or enlightenment

Eureka!, Jag har det!
a running race of 26 miles or 42 kilometers

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

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

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

ärkefiende, motståndare
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