- acquis communautaireThe full body of European Union law.
- beau idéalIdeal excellence, or an imaginary standard of perfection.
- coup de théâtreA sudden or unexpected event in a play, pulled off by the author, the director, or even an actor.
- en blocAs a whole; all at once; all together.
- faux boisThe artistic imitation of wood or wood grains in various media.
- méthode champenoiseThe method of producing sparkling wine by secondary fermentation in bottle, as used in the production of champagne.
- note verbaleAn unsigned diplomatic note written in the third person, of the nature of a memorandum but sometimes considered to be more formal.
- petit gâteauA French chocolate dessert, consisting of a small cake with a crunchy shell and a creamy filling.
- très chicIn style; fashionable.