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Has been a motivator right from the inception.Has been providing awesome support, thanks a ton buddy!!

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Yours lovingly… Satish… opened this " sui generis " thread of Foreign Expressions dedicated " toute mes amis " :) :)

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Count FE Origin1 beau monde French2 carte blanche French3 aficianado Spanish4 enfant terrible French5 quid pro quo Latin

6 ad inifinitum Latin7 carpe diem Latin

8 nom de grace French

9 rendezvous French

10 tete a tete French11 tout le monde French

12 pro bono Latin

13 hoi polloi Greek

14 memento mori Latin15 ad valorem Latin16 vox populi Latin17 sine qua non Latin18 via Latin

19 blitzkrieg German

20 bona fide Latin21 entre nous French22 toute mes amis French23 je vous aime French24 je dois partir French25 bon voyage French26 bon appetit French27 mea culpa Latin28 hors d'oeuvre French29 coup de main French

30 coup de grace French

31 coup d'oeil French32 coup de theatre French

33 coup de maitre French34 coup de foudre French35 sans souci French36 savoir faire French

37 schadenfreude German

38 sic transit gloria mundi Latin

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39 ennui French40 avant garde French41 raison d'être French42 laissez faire French43 volte face French44 protégé French

45 ciceron Italian46 sotta voce Italian47 haiku Japanese48 saki Japanese49 au courant French

50 bon vivant French

51 dolce vita Italian

52 mano a mano Spanish53 de jure Latin

54 prima facie Latin55 caveat emptor Latin56 comme il faut French57 verboten German58 angst German

59 wanderjahr German

60 cri de coeur French

61 de riguer French

62 feinschmecker German

63 flagrante delicto Latin

64 sui generis Latin

65 terra incognito Latin

66 bete noire French67 gauche French68 entrepreneur French

69 déjà vu French

70 bonhomie French

71 beau geste French

72 bon mot Latin

73 casus belli Latin

74 cause celebre French

75 nota bene Italian

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76 German

77 pas·sé French78 À gogo French79 brou·ha·ha French80 French

81 coup d'etat French82 coup de fou·dre French83 de facto Latin84 status quo Latin85 vis-à-vis French86 per se Latin87 ad hoc Latin88 en passant French89 mot juste French90 Weltschmerz German

92 espirit de corps French

93 fait accompli French94 faux pas French96 annus mirabilis Latin

97 a priori Latin

98 Haute Cuisine French

99 Haute Mode French

100 Laissez Faire French

101 Noblesse Oblige French

102 Noveau Riche French

103 Par excellence French104 Sang Froid French

105 Savior Vivre French

106 Apriori Latin

107 Ad Hominem New Latin

Weltanschauung

coup de grâce

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108 Ad libitum New Latin109 Ad nauseam Latin

110 Alma Mater Latin

111 Alter Ego Latin

112 Alumnus Latin113 Anno Domini Medieval Latin

114 Ante Meridiem Latin115 Annus Mirabilis New Latin116 caput mortuum Latin

117 caveat Latin

118 Ceteris Paribus Latin

119 Ex Gratia Latin120 In toto Latin121 In Extremis Latin122 Inter Alia Latin123 Ipso Facto Latin124 In la mode French125 In de mode French126 Magnum Opus Latin127 Modus Operandi Latin128 Modus Vivendi Latin

129 Non Sequitir Latin

130Obiter Dictum Latin

131 Persona Grata Latin

132 Pro Rata Latin

133 q.e.d. Latin

134 Sine Die Latin135 Bonanza Spanish136 caballero Spanish137 Fiesta Spanish

138 Incommunicado Spanish

139 Junta Spanish

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140 peccadillo Spanish141 Siesta Spanish142 Alchemy Arabic143 Elixir Arabic144 Adobe Arabic

145 ZEITGEIST German146 Doppelganger German

147 Poltergeist German

148 Kitsch German149 Cipher Arabic

150 Maktub Arabic151 elan French152 en bloc French153 en famille French154 en fete French155 German

156 German

157 Japanese

158 Japanese

159 Hara Kiri Japanese

160 Japanese161 Japanese162 Japanese163 Japanese164 Japanese165 babushka Russian166 gulag Russian167 sputnik Russian

168 troika Russian169 kulak Russian170 kalashnikov Russian171 Italian172 Italian173 Italian174 Italian

Kaput

Hinterland

Bonsai

Geisha

KamikazeMikadoSamuraiSayonaraZaibatsu

BravuraCarabiniereCognoscentiCiao

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175 dil·et·tante Italian176 Embroglio Italian

177 Lingua Franca Italian178 Prima Donna Italian

179 Italian

180 German

181 German

182 German

Virtuoso

Angst

Ersatz

Fraulein

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Pronunciationboh' mondkart blonsh'

uh-fish'ya-nah'dohahn-fahn' tay-reeb'luh

kwid' pro kwoh'

ad in-fun-eye'tum

kar'pay dee'umnom de guerre

rahn-de-vootet-uh-tet

too luh mond'

pro boh'nohhoy' puh-loy'

muh-men'toh more'ee

voks pop'yoo-liesin'ay kwah nohn'

vahy-uh

blits-kreegboh'na fide

ahn'truh noo'a too mezamie

żė vouzemżė dwah paRtiebawn vwa-yazhbaw na-pey-tee

meā culpāawr dúrv

sahn soo-see'sav'wahr fair'

shah den froy'deh

sick tran'sit glor'ee-uh mun'dee

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oh' koo-rahn'

bon vee-vahnt'

dole'chay vee'tuh

di joor-ee

prahy-muh fey-shee-eekav'ee-ot emp'tor

kom eel foe'fer-boh'ten

angkst

vahn'der-yahr kree' de kur'

duh ree-gur'fine'shmek-er

fla-grahn'tee di-lik'tohsu'ee jen'e-ris

ftare'uh in-kog-nee'tuhbet nwar goash

ahn-truh-pruh-noor

dey-zhah-voobon-uh-mee

boh zhest'bon moe'

kay'sus bel'eye

koz suh-leb'ruhnoh'tuh ben'nee

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velt'an-shou'ungpă-sā'

A Go-Gobrhä-hä

moh zhoost'velt'shmerts

an'us muh-ra'buh-lis

ah pree-or'ee

ä pr-ôr

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KAY-tuhr-uhs PAR-uh-buhs

/OB-i-tuhr DIK-tuhm/

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al-kīmiyāal-'iksīr

the brick

tsite gistedop·pel·gäng·er

polter gaist

Kitch

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ängkst

er'satz'

froi'līn'

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Meaninghigh societyunrestricted power to act on one's ownan ardent devoteean outrageously outspoken or bold personsomething for something

to infinity

pseudonym

A private conversation or interview usually between 2 peopleeverybody; everyone of importance

done or donated without charge; freethe common people

a reminder that you must diebased on valuethe voice of the peopleindispensable element or conditionBy a route that touches or passes through

in good faith, genuinebetween ourselves; confidentiallyTo all my friendsI love youI must leave(Have a) pleasant trip.(I wish you) a happy appetite.I'm to blameappetizer A sudden action undertaken to surprise an enemy

A quick survey; a rapid glancea surprising or startling turn in a drama

a masterstroke; stroke of geniusa sudden, intense feeling of lovecarefreethe ability to say and do the correct thing

pleasure at someone else's misfortunes

thus passes away the glory of the world

seize the day/have fun at the moment without worryingabout the future

An agreement between 2 or more persons to meet at acertain place and time

Swift intense attack, usually military, designed to defeatopposition quickly

the blow, shot, etc. that brings death to a sufferer (usually mercifully)

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boredomahead of timespurpose of existenseno interference (mostly for capitalistic enterprises)a complete change in your policytutelage of another

a guidein an undertonea poemliquor made from riceup-to-date

sweet life; the good life perceived as one of physical pleasure and self-indulgence

directly or face-to-face in a confrontation or conflictby right; according to law; legally

at first appearance; at first view, before investigationlet the buyer bewareas it should be; fittingforbidden, as by law; prohibiteddread and anxiety

a year or period of travel, especially following one's schoolingheartfelt appeal

strictly required, as by etiquette, usage, or fashiongourmet

in the act

unique

unknown territory

anything or anyone a person avoids or dreadsclumsyA person who organizes and manages a business

Good naturedness, friendliness

a fine or noble gesture, often futilea witty remark or comment

an act justifying war

a widely known controversial case or issuenote well; take notice

a person who lives luxuriously and enjoys good food anddrink

A feeling of having experienced something earlier, that you are currentlyexperiencing for the first time

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a world view or philosophy of lifeNo longer current or in fashion; out-of-datein abundance, galoreAn uproar; a hubbubstroke of mercy

a thunderboltin practisethe current state of affairsface to faceby itself for one specific purposeincidentallythe exact appropriate wordsorrow over the evils of the world

a thing accomplished and presumably irreversiblefalse stepwonderful year

based on theory rather than observation

artful or elaborate cuisine; especially : traditionally elaborate French cuisine

high society

Being the best or truest of a kind; quintessentialself-possession or imperturbability especially under strain

a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force

the common spirit existing in the members of a group and inspiring enthusiasm,devotion, and strong regard for the honor of the group

a doctrine opposing governmental interference in economic affairs beyondthe minimum necessary for the maintenance of peace and property rights

a philosophy or practice characterized by a usually deliberate abstention fromdirectionor interference especially with individual freedom of choice and action

the obligation of honorable, generous, and responsible behavior associated withhigh rank or birthOne who has recently become rich, especially one who flaunts newly acquired

wealth

ability to live life well and with intelligent enjoyment, meeting every situation withpoise, good manners, and eleganceProceeding from a known or assumed cause to a necessarily related effectdeductivemarked by or being an attack on an opponent's character rather than by an answer to the contentions made

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at the performer's discretion , at libertyto a sickening or excessive degree

the opposite side of a personality

A male graduate or former student of a school, college, or university.used to indicate that a time division falls within the Christian era

being before noon —abbreviation a.ma remarkable or notable year dead head; worthless remains

Other factors remaining the same

as a favor ; not compelled by legal rightTotally, altogether,In entirety.in extreme circumstances, in dire straitsamong other thingsby the very fact or actIn fashionout of fashiona great worka method of procedureA feasible arrangement or practical compromise; especially : one that bypasses diffi

an inference that does not follow from the premises

A passing comment

without any future date being designated (as for resumption)something that is very valuable, profitable, or rewardingA Spanish gentlemana holiday or carnival

a school, college, or university which one has attended or from which one hasgraduated

a warning enjoining one from certain acts or practices

an explanation to prevent misinterpretation

Fully acceptable or welcome, especially to aforeign governmentIn proportion, according to a factor that can becalculated exactlyabbreviation for (Philosophy / Logic) (Mathematics)quod erat demonstrandum

without means of communication : in a situation or state not allowing communicationa council or committee for political or governmental purposes

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a slight offensean afternoon nap or restchemistrymedicinal potion

The spirit of the timesA ghostly double of a living person

code

dash; spiritin a lump; taken all together as one of the family, with one's familyin festivityRuined, broken,defunct,dead in water

ritual form of suicide, by slashing the abdomen

an emperor of JapanThe Japanese feudal military aristocracyGoodbyeA powerful family-controlled commercial combine of Japanheadscarf folded diagonally and tied under the chinA coercive institution, or an oppressive environmenta travelling companion

A russian vehicle; a russian dance with 2 men and a woman

Alternative name for the ak 47 rifleBrilliant technique or style in performance

a person who has expert knowledge in a subjectgoodbye

A troublesome ghost or spirit that terrorizes humans or animals. Generally it movesfurniture and throws objects around in a houseart,decorative objects or design considered by manypeople to be ugly

it's all written; Whatever is the fate of something/someonethat's bound to happen

The hinterland is the rural territory associated with anurban area, often a portThe art of growing dwarfed, ornamentally shaped trees or shrubs in small shallow pots or traysOne of a class of professional women in Japan trainedfrom girlhood in conversation, dancing, and singing in order to entertainprofessional or social gatherings of men

A Japanese pilot trained in World War II to make a suicidalcrash attack, especially upon a ship

Originally a prosperous Russian landed peasant inczarist Russia

Paramilitary police force of the country of Italy

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A difficult or intricate situation; an entanglemen

a female operatic star; diva

an amateur who engages in an activity without seriousintentions and who pretends to have knowledge

A medium of communication between peoples of differentlanguages

an experimenter or investigator especially in the artsand sciencesA feeling of anxiety or apprehension oftenaccompanied by depressionBeing an imitation or a substitute, usually an inferior one;artificialUsed as a courtesy title in a German-speaking area before the name of anunmarried woman or girl(equivalent to Miss)

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Usage exampleSuch elegant decor would impress even the beau monde.may have carte blanche around the office, but at home I'm a slave to my family's demandsHe is a football aficionado.He played the role of enfant terrible, jolting us with his blunt assessment.People generally do not help others easily, if they do, then it would be on a quid pro quo basis.

The lecture seemed to drone on ad infinitum.

What if you are to die tomorrow?? Go ahead, carpe diem.He went by his nom de guerre when frequenting trendy nightclubs.

I have a rendezvous with a friend in 2 weeks.The journalist had a tete a tete with the actor.Don't miss the event; it's bound to be attended by tout le monde.

I am one among hoi polloi.

The killer left the skull as a memento mori for his next victim.Tax on goods is levied on ad valorem basisMy sentiments echo those of the vox populi.Cardamom is the sine qua non of this recipe.Air Panda has a flight from Bangalore to New York via London.

Sachin's blitzkrieg knock had the opposition running for covers.It is confirmed that he is a bona fide expert in the field.Entre nous, their marriage is on the rocks.I dedicate this victory tout mes amis.I swear on myself....je vous aime.Oh my God, it is ten past seven. Please excuse me, je dois partir.Jack received several bon voyage wishes on the day of his departure.The host wished everyone bon appetit before starting the dinner.No matter how many mea culpas he made, he would always be saddled with the blame.I was amazed to realize that this was just the hors d’ouvre, not the meal itself.

After serveral glasses of champagne, their mood turned distinctly sans souci.She presided over the gathering with impressive savoir-faire.

The lawyer's pro bono work gave him a sense of satisfaction that his richest clients could notoffer.

Schadenfreude suffused the classroom after the insufferably supercilious classpet was caught cheating by the teacher

Watching the aging former football quarterback lumber down the street, potbellied and dissipated,his friend shook his head in disbelief and muttered, ‘sic transit gloria mundi.

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Every last detail of her dressing was au courant.

Being filthy rich, he is quite the bon vivant.

My vacation this year is going to be two uninterrupted weeks of dolce vita.He admonished his friends, ‘I want to handle this guy mano a mano'.we are de jure wedded now

a prima facie case of professional misconductBefore you leap at that real estate deal, caveat emptor!His end was truly comme il faut.That topic, I am afraid, is verboten in this household.Sylvia's teenage angst was nothing compared to the parental angst over her failing health.

About to leave the podium, he made a final cri de coeur to his people to end the bloodshed.

No, I don't think McDonald's will do; he's much too much of a Feinschmecker.

She paid a fortune for that dress only because she thought the design was sui generis.

French meaning :black beastHis gauche behavior at parties eventually made socialising a bete-noire for him.Most of the MBA grads prefer to become entrepreneur than work under someone else.

When I went to that house, I had a feeling of deja vu.There is bonhomie all around whenever there is an alumni meet.

One bon mot after another flew out of his mouth, charming the audience

Her postcard included a reminder: nota bene, I'll be returning on the 11 o'clock train.

The trio took off on their Wanderjahr, intent on visiting every museum between Edinburghand Rome.

Loudly proclaiming one's support for radical causes had become de rigueur among her crowd

The detective realized that without hard evidence he had no case; he would have to catch theculprit lagrante delicto.

I was speechless when the discussion veered towards history, which was terra incognitafor me.

My fellow writers supported me by writing letters of protest to the publisher, but their beau geste could notprevent the inevitable.

The terrorists believed that the insolent remarks against their outfit were enough of a casusbelli to launch an attack.The Clinton-Lewinsky affair became a cause célèbre overnight mainly because the former was the US President then.

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brouhaha followed disclosures of graft at City Hall.

he was overthrown in an army coup d'état.We were frightened by coup de fou.dre.de facto standards, de facto procedures

There is no guaranteed deal, per se.ad hoc committee, ad hoc reports

‘Rats!’ screamed the defiant three-year-old, immensely proud of his mot juste.His poetry expressed a certain Weltschmerz, or world-weariness.

The troops showed great esprit de corps.By the time we learned about the decision, it was already a fait accompli.Arriving too early would be a serious faux pa.Last year was the annus mirabilis for my company.

Prime Minister showed Sang Froid during the kashmir issue.

Logical propositions are such as can be known a priori without study of the actual world.

His Weltanschauung gradually metamorphized from a grim and pessimistic one to asunny, but no less complex, view

The fact that their house is in such disrepair suggests a priori that they are havingfinancial difficulties.

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We discussed it ad nauseum.

I visited my old alma mater last week.

Over the years the state's other senator became his alter ego as well as his political ally

"Hungary's blood bath was the saddest event in that annus mirabilis"Latin, let him beware, from cavēre

His investment advice comes with a caveat: that the stock market is impossible to predict with absolute accuracy.

"Ceteris paribus, I stand by my avoid recommendation." — William Lewis; Forget the Big Spend; Sunday Times

ex gratia pension paymentsThe judge accepted the testimony in toto.To complete the CWG's work, workers had to work in extremis.The committee recommended, inter alia, that he be promoted.An alien, ipso facto, has no right to a U.S. passport.

the greatest achievement of an artist or writer His Modus Operandi was very brilliant.The two nations developed a modus vivendi in order to avoid war.

The diplomat was persona grata.

Money has been divided in pro rata to A, B and C......

the meeting adjourned sine die.a box-office bonanzaA novel about the dashing caballero...We have a Fiesta tomorrow.

a prisoner held incommunicado

Burma's military junta has been freeing prisoners from jail

We were talking about the new restaurant when she threw in some non sequitur about her dog.Abstract Expressionism was being deployed as a cold war weapon,'(Frances Stonor) Saunders jauntily asserts. ... Obiter dicta like Saunders's pronouncement above highlight her irreduciproblem.

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Most of the shops were closed after lunch for a two-hour siesta.A mysterious alchemy brought them together women's quarters in a large household

Comparing poverty to a bonsai plant, he said the poor are like these bonsai plants

All legislation is said to aim at training citizens in good habits, but many of us countbreaking of the law as a mere peccadillo

Zeitgeist is the general cultural, intellectual, ethical, spiritual, and/or political climatewithin a nation or even specific groups

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He had to resign as he was involved in embroglio with his senior.

He was working with angst.

ersatz coffee is made mostly of chicory

he writes about art not from the point of view of an artist but from that of a committed dilettante

English is used as a lingua franca among many airline pilots.

He's a real virtuoso in the kitchen