Chapter 8: French Words in English

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Vocabulary for my Honors American lit class


 
  
Created Mar 8, 2009
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attaché
 
member of the diplomatic staff or an ambassador or minister
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bourgeoisie
 
the middle class
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charge d'affaires
 
temporary substitute for an ambassador
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concierge
 
door-keeper; custodian; janitor
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confrere
 
colleague; co-worker; comrade
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connoisseur
 
expert; critical judge
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coterie
 
set or circle of acquaintances
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debutante
 
yong woman who has just had her debut (first introduction into society)
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devotee
 
zealous follower; ardent adherent of something or someoen; fan
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elite
 
group of individuals thought to be superior; aristocracy; choice part

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