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The Language of Love: French Words Used in English


It's Valentine's Day! Let's learn some of the words from the language of love or la langue de l'amour that are used in English! We are a blog dedicated to English language learning online after all!


Bouquet

For Valentine's Day we will start off with flowers! Bouquet is a French word which is used to describe a bunch of flowers tied together for presentation.


Rendezvous

In French rendezvous is used as a date or appointment. In English, it is used more to signify a romantic date or encounter. Do you have a Valentine's Day rendezvous?


Fiance/Fiancé

Husband or wife-to-be, betrothed, are all comparable English words for the French fiance/fiancé.


Souvenir

Souvenir is a memento, a keepsake, or a memory. Although in English it is more commonly used as a small gift or keepsake from travels, in French it is used to describe a memory which comes to mind. What is your favorite Valentine's Day souvenir?


Joie de vivre

Directly translated this French expression means: The Joy of Life. As we all know, the French have a certain "Joie de vivre" that the world envies. This Valentine's Day take it slow and enjoy the joie de vivre!


Romance

Romance, romance, romance... "Oh Romeo... or Pierre... where for art thou romance?"

It is a common stereotype in American culture that French people are amongst the most romantic in the world. Let us know in the comments if this is true!


And Lastly... Chocolat

Much like the 2000 blockbuster film Chocolat, which is about a French chocolatier, chocolate is widely popular amongst the French and Belgians. Would Valentine's Day even be the same without some chocolat?



Did you know that these commonly used words in English originate from the language of love? Let us know in the comments!



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