| Word | Origin | Definition | Picture |
| grand prix | France | A competition of cars | |
| embargo | Spanish | A command for ships to leave the dock | |
| tour de force | France | To accomplish a feat with great ability and skill | |
| cuisine | France | A kind of food | |
| chic | France | To adapt to style | |
| connoisseur | France | A person who has expert knowledge or excellent judgment | |
| macho | Spain | Aggressive | |
| a la carte | France | Separate, side dishes | |
| Don Juan | Spain | A man that tries to get many women | |
| bona fide | Latin | Genuine, or completely real | |
| laissez-faire | France | Freedom from governmental control | |
| rendezvous | France | A meeting of two people | |
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Foreign Words Frequently Used in English
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