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gung ho
gung ho
[sıfat]

very enthusiastic and dedicated

çok hevesli ve adanmış, coşkulu ve özverili

çok hevesli ve adanmış, coşkulu ve özverili

to kowtow
to kowtow
[fiil]

bend the knees and bow in a servile manner

secde etmek

secde etmek

kung fu
kung fu
[isim]

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

kung fu, Çin dövüş sanatı

kung fu, Çin dövüş sanatı

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

used as a poetic way to bid someone farewell

Elveda

Elveda

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

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

à la carte, tek tek

à la carte, tek tek

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

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

ambiyans

ambiyans

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

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

iştah açıcı içki

iştah açıcı içki

apropos
apropos
[zarf]

at an appropriate or fitting moment

tam zamanında

tam zamanında

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

a specialist assigned to the staff of a diplomatic mission

ataşe

ataşe

blase
blase
[sıfat]

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

kayıtsız, umursamaz

kayıtsız, umursamaz

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

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

afiyet olsun

afiyet olsun

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

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

İyi yolculuklar! Size güvenli ve unutulmaz bir yolculuk diliyoruz.

İyi yolculuklar! Size güvenli ve unutulmaz bir yolculuk diliyoruz.

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

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

burjuva, küçük burjuva

burjuva, küçük burjuva

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

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

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

ıvır zıvır

ıvır zıvır

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

loud confused noise from many sources

gürültü,  patırtı

gürültü, patırtı

camaraderie

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

dostluk,  arkadaşlık

dostluk, arkadaşlık

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

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

tam yetki

tam yetki

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

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

şato

şato

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

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

kolaj

kolaj

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

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

kapıcı, resepsiyonist

kapıcı, resepsiyonist

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

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

eksper, uzman

eksper, uzman

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
[isim]

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

büyük başarı, usta işi

büyük başarı, usta işi

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

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

darbe

darbe

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

a sweet alcoholic drink with mint flavor

nane likörü

nane likörü

creme de cacao

a sweet alcoholic drink with chocolate flavor

çikolata likörü

çikolata likörü

cul-de-sac

a street with one closed end

çıkmaz sokak

çıkmaz sokak

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

an absolute failure which leads to shame or disgrace

yenilgi

yenilgi

debut
debut
[isim]

the act of beginning something new

başlangıç

başlangıç

debutante
debutante
[isim]

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

ilk oyununu oynayan aktris

ilk oyununu oynayan aktris

declasse
declasse
[sıfat]

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

sınıf kaybına uğramış

sınıf kaybına uğramış

deja vu
deja vu
[isim]

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

önceden yaşadım duygusu

önceden yaşadım duygusu

Ex: He paused mid-conversation, struck by a sudden deja vu. 
double entendre

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

iki anlamlı söz

iki anlamlı söz

echelon
echelon
[isim]

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

kademe, seviye

kademe, seviye

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

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

ekler

ekler

elite
elite
[isim]

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

seçkinler topluluğu, elit

seçkinler topluluğu, elit

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

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

göçmen

göçmen

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
[isim]

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

can sıkıntısı

can sıkıntısı

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

on a route to some place

yolda

yolda

ensemble
ensemble
[isim]

a chorus or group of dancers in a ballet company

topluluk, grup

topluluk, grup

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

the main segment of a meal

ana yemek

ana yemek

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

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

olup bitmiş iş

olup bitmiş iş

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

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

gaf

gaf

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

the closing section of a musical composition

final

final

finesse
finesse
[isim]

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

incelik, kurnazlık, ustalık

incelik, kurnazlık, ustalık

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

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

boğazına düşkün kimse

boğazına düşkün kimse

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

someone who enjoys and knows about food and wine very much

ağzının tadını bilen

ağzının tadını bilen

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

the products of making highly fashionable and expensive clothing

özel tasarım

özel tasarım

Ex: The designer's latest haute couture collection dazzled the fashion world with its exquisite craftsmanship and innovative designs. 
haute cuisine

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

yemek hazırlama sanatı

yemek hazırlama sanatı

hors d'oeuvre

a small dish served before the main course as an appetizer

ordövr

ordövr

je ne sais quoi

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

tarif edilemez bir nitelik

tarif edilemez bir nitelik

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

the doctrine that government should not interfere in commercial affairs

laissez faire

laissez faire

maitre d'hotel

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

şef garson

şef garson

malaise
malaise
[isim]

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

rahatsızlık

rahatsızlık

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

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

Mardi Gras, Karnaval

Mardi Gras, Karnaval

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

a motley assortment of things

karışım

karışım

melee
melee
[isim]

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

yakın dövüş

yakın dövüş

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

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

üç kişilik evlilik

üç kişilik evlilik

milieu
milieu
[isim]

the social or cultural setting or environment

ortam

ortam

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

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

bay

bay

nom de plume

an author's pseudonym

takma ad

takma ad

nouveau-riche

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

yeni zengin

yeni zengin

nouvelle cuisine

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

yeni mutfak

yeni mutfak

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

outdated, or no longer in style

modası geçmiş,  demode

modası geçmiş, demode

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

ana parça

ana parça

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

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

ara sıra kullanım için tutulan ev

ara sıra kullanım için tutulan ev

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

causing strong emotions, especially sadness or empathy

dokunaklı

dokunaklı

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

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

seçmeler

seçmeler

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

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

yanıt

yanıt

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

suggestive of sexual impropriety

müstehcen,  çağrıştırıcı

müstehcen, çağrıştırıcı

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

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

salon, kabul salonu

salon, kabul salonu

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

social skill

sosyal beceri

sosyal beceri

tete-a-tete

a private discussion, often between two people

baş başa görüşme

baş başa görüşme

Ex: After the meeting, the CEO and the investor had a brief tete-a-tete in the corner. 
touche
touche
[ünlem]

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

bravo

bravo

Ex: Your critique of my argument's weak points was sharp, touché. 
tour de force

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

güç gösterisi

güç gösterisi

trompe l'oeil

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

göz aldatmaca

göz aldatmaca

Ex: He used trompe l'oeil to create the illusion of a door where none existed. 
vis-a-vis
vis-a-vis
[ilgeç]

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

karşılaştırıldığında

karşılaştırıldığında

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

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

işte

işte

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

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

endişe, kaygı

endişe, kaygı

ersatz
ersatz
[isim]

an artificial or inferior substitute or imitation

aslının yerine geçen şey

aslının yerine geçen şey

gesundheit
gesundheit
[ünlem]

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

çok yaşa

çok yaşa

kaput
kaput
[sıfat]

destroyed or killed

kaput, yok edilmiş

kaput, yok edilmiş

kindergarten

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

ana okulu

ana okulu

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
[sıfat]

forbidden or prohibited, especially by authority or law

yasak, men edilmiş

yasak, men edilmiş

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

a young person who achieves remarkable success

dahi çocuk

dahi çocuk

Achilles' heel

a point of weakness or vulnerability

zayıf nokta, en zayıf taraf

zayıf nokta, en zayıf taraf

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

a very good-looking or sexually appealing young man

yakışıklı genç

yakışıklı genç

ambrosia
ambrosia
[isim]

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

ambrosia

ambrosia

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

stimulating sexual desire

afrodizyak,  cinsel istek uyandıran

afrodizyak, cinsel istek uyandıran

charisma
charisma
[isim]

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

karizma

karizma

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

extremely large in size or scale

devasa, muazzam

devasa, muazzam

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

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

evren

evren

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

relating to or causing sexual arousal or excitement

erotik, cinsel uyarıcı

erotik, cinsel uyarıcı

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

used to express sudden realization, discovery, or enlightenment

Buldum! Anahtarlarım kanepenin yastıklarının altındaymış., İşte bu! Anahtarlarım kanepenin minderlerinin altında.

Buldum! Anahtarlarım kanepenin yastıklarının altındaymış., İşte bu! Anahtarlarım kanepenin minderlerinin altında.

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

a running race of 26 miles or 42 kilometers

maraton

maraton

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

a reliable and experienced person who helps those with less experience

rehber

rehber

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

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

özseverlik

özseverlik

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

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
[isim]

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

ezeli düşman, nemesis

ezeli düşman, nemesis

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

a long wandering and eventful journey

serüven, uzun ve olaylı yolculuk

serüven, uzun ve olaylı yolculuk

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