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SS3 English Language

Foreign Elements in English Usage - French Words

Overview

Students should be able to Identify French words in English usage. Explain the meaning of such words. Use the words correctly in sentences. Find the meanings of such words in the dictionary.

What you'll learn
  • A range of words taken from French language and commonly used in English language. Examples are attaché, a ’la carte, cognate, femme fatale, genre, louver, petit, bourgeoisie, vis-à-vis, précis finesse, fracas, coup d’état, corps etc.