| Words Borrowed from French
Here is a list of words that have been borrowed from the French language.
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1) canoe: A light, slender
boat that has pointed ends and is propelled by paddles.
2)
resent: To feel indignantly aggrieved at.
3)
chef: A cook, especially the chief cook of a large
kitchen staff.
4) envelope: A flat, folded paper
container, especially for a letter.
5) coward:
One who shows ignoble fear in the face of danger or pain.
6)
pumpkin: a fruit widely associated with
Halloween
7) identity: The distinct personality
of an individual regarded as a persisting entity, individuality
8)
plaque: A film of mucus and bacteria on a tooth
surface
9) category: A specifically defined
division in a system of classification, a class.
10) resume'
: A brief account of one's professional or work experience and
qualifications
11) trophy: A prize or memento,
such as a cup or plaque, received as a symbol of victory
12)
satellite: An object launched to orbit Earth or another
celestial body.
13) statue: A likeness sculpted,
modeled, carved, or cast in material such as stone, clay or bronze.
14)
massacre: The act of killing a large number of human
beings indiscriminately and cruelly
15) stethoscope:
tool used by a doctor to hear a heartbeat
16)
turquoise: Color. A light to brilliant bluish
green.
17) fortress: especially a large,
permanent military stronghold that often includes a town.
18)
aviation: The operation of aircraft.
19)
rendezvous: A meeting at a prearranged time and
place
20) scandal: A publicized incident that
brings about disgrace or offends moral sensibilities
21)
chauffeur: One employed to drive a private
automobile
22) pilot: One who operates or is
licensed to operate an aircraft in flight
23) retire:
To withdraw from one's occupation, business, or office, stop
working
24) citizen: A person entitled by birth
or naturalization to the protection of a state or nation.
25)
pessimism: A tendency to stress the negative or
unfavorable or to take the gloomiest possible view
26)
platform: a stage for public speaking or a landing
alongside railroad tracks
27) baton: A hollow
metal rod with a heavy rubber tips that is twirled by a drum
majorette
28) republic: A political order in
which elected officers represent the general public
29)
debris: The scattered remains of something broken or
destroyed
30) device: A contrivance or an
invention serving a particular purpose
31) caffeine:
a stimulant found in coffee
32) emotion:
a strong feeling
33) gravity: The force
of attraction exerted by a celestial body upon objects at or near its
surface
34) caramel: A smooth, chewy candy made
with sugar, butter, cream or milk, and flavoring.
35)
district: A division of an area, as for administrative
purposes.
36) banquet: A ceremonial dinner
honoring a particular guest or occasion.
37) coupon:
a ticket or advertisement, that entitles the bearer to certain
benefits
38) pottery: Ware, such as vases, pots,
bowls, or plates, shaped from moist clay and hardened by heat.
39)
hotel: An establishment that provides lodging for
travelers and other paying guests.
40) espionage:
The act or practice of spying or of using spies to obtain secret
information
41) grenade: A missile designed to be
thrown by hand or deployed by a specially equipped launcher
42)
blouse: A woman's or child's loosely fitting shirt that
extends to the waist or slightly below
43) patriot:
One who loves, supports, and defends one's country.
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