APPENDIX
FOREIGN WORDS IN FREQUENT SOCIAL USAGE
- Ad infinitum, L., to infinity.
- À la carte, Fr., according to the bill of fare at table.
- À la mode, Fr., according to the mode or fashion.
- À la Russe, Fr., according to the Russian fashion (individual portions).
- A propos, L., to the point.
- Au fait, Fr., well-versed in social custom.
- Au revoir, Fr., good-by till we meet again.
- Ben educato, It., well educated.
- Billet d'amour, Fr., love letter.
- Blasé, Fr., world-weary.
- Bona fide, L., in good faith.
- Bonbonnière, Fr., bonbon dish.
- Bon jour, Fr., good morning; good day.
- Bon ton, Fr., fashionable society.
- Bon voyage, Fr., good journey to you.
- Bouillion, Fr., a clear broth.
- Boutonnière, Fr., a flower for the buttonhole.
- Buffet, Fr., a sideboard for china, silver or glass.
- Carte blanche, Fr., unconditional permission.
- Chancel, L., space in church reserved for the officiating clergy.
- Chère amie, Fr., dear friend (fem.).
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