French is one of the most beautiful languages in the world, and surprisingly, we use many French-origin words in our daily conversations without even realizing it! In this video, I will share 10 common French words that we use every day along with their easy pronunciation and meaning. This short and fun learning session will help you improve your vocabulary and language knowledge effortlessly. Learn French in the most fun and practical way with me! 📚
10 French Words You Didn’t Know You Use Daily
Here is a list of common words and phrases frequently used in the English language that actually originated in French, often without us realizing their heritage.
1. Café English Usage: Café (or Coffee) Definition: A coffee shop or a small restaurant selling light meals and drinks.
2. Croissant English Usage: Croissant Definition: A buttery, flaky pastry named for its crescent shape.
3. Déjà vu English Usage: Déjà vu Definition: The illusion of having already experienced something actually encountered for the first time.
4. Entrepreneur English Usage: Entrepreneur Definition: A person who organizes and operates a business, taking on financial risk to do so.
5. Fiancé/Fiancée English Usage: Fiancé/Fiancée Definition: A person to whom one is engaged to be married.
6. Gourmet English Usage: Gourmet Definition: A connoisseur of good food; relating to fine food and drink.
7. Rendezvous English Usage: Rendezvous Definition: A meeting at an agreed time and place; a popular meeting place.
8. Boutique English Usage: Boutique Definition: A small shop selling fashionable clothes or accessories, implying exclusivity and style.
9. Chic English Usage: Chic Definition: Stylish and elegantly fashionable.
10. Cuisine English Usage: Cuisine Definition: A style or method of cooking, especially one characteristic of a particular country or establishment.