7 French Words That English Speakers Use Everyday

Akriti Mishra
Sep 16, 2024

Cuisine

This word is regularly used in discussions about different styles of food from various cultures.

Encore

Commonly used in live performances or even in casual speech to ask for more of something enjoyable.

Faux pas

Meaning “A social blunder or mistake” unusually said during an awkward or embarrassing situation.

Rendezvous

A sophisticated, formal word used to describe casual or formal meetings between people.

Fiancé/Fiancée

This word is often used to refer to someone's future spouse in casual conversations.

Déjà vu

Meaning “feeling that one has already experienced something” is often used to describe a familiar sensation

Café

This French-origin word is frequently used to describe places where people go for coffee.

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