Foreign Words
Published on Nov 18, 2015
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Caveat Emptor
The principle that a person who buys something is responsible for making sure it works properly.
Origin- new Latin, let the buyer beware; 1523
Sentence: It's still caveat emptor when is comes to calculating optional fees for baggage and other services.
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Carte Blanche
Permission to do something in any way you chose to do it.
Origin- French, Literally, document; 1751
Sentence: We gave the decorator Carte Blanche to furnish the house.
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Tete A Tete
A private conversation between two people.
Origin- French, Literally, Head to head; 1696
Sentence: Are you determined to cut shirt this pleasant tete a tete.
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Pas De Deux
A dance or figures for two performers.
Origin- French, Literally, Step for two; Circa 1762
Sentence: I'm going to dance a pas de deux to Rachel's party.
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Bon Appetite
Enjoy your meal.
Origin- French
Sentence: The waiter told us after serving us our mean, " Bon appetite", with a smile.
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