During my year in Ireland, I tried to write down all the french words I could hear or read in an english context. These words could have been collected from TV programs, magazine sections or books. I found about 20 french words in the english language, but there are a lots more of course. Let's take a look at them :

  • Bouquet
  • Rendez-vous
  • Objet d'art
  • Cul-de-sac
  • Souvenir
  • Coulis
  • Coup d'état
  • Fiancé
  • Décolleté
  • Déjà-vu
  • Débat
  • Grotesque
  • Ennui
  • Camouflage
  • Espionnage
  • Réveil
  • Argot
  • Réverie
  • Gourmet
  • Promenade
  • Ballustrade
  • Soupe du jour

The funniest is Cul-de-sac which can be found on many road signs ! The first time I saw one like that, I was amazed. Coup d'état is quite surprising as well.