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propos. Adjective - appropriate, to the point: 'That's true, but it's not apropos. ... Preposition (may or may not be followed by of) - with regard to, speaking of: ... – PowerPoint PPT presentation

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à propos
  • Adjective - appropriate, to the point "That's
    true, but it's not apropos.
  • Adverb - at an appropriate time, opportunely
    "Fortunately, he arrived apropos.
  • Preposition (may or may not be followed by of) -
    with regard to, speaking of "Apropos our
    meeting, I'll be late" "He told a funny story
    apropos of the new president."

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à la carte   
  • Definition - "on the menu"
  • Sentence He decided to order á la carte instead
    of getting the special.

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aide-de-camp 
  • Definition - A military officer who serves as a
    personal assistant to a higher-ranking officer
  • Origin - French - "camp assistant
  • As the general inspected the troops, he was
    followed two paces behind by his aide-de-camp.

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au gratin 
  • Origin French -  "with gratings
  • Definitions
  • In French, au gratin refers to anything that is
    grated and put on top of a dish
  • In English, au gratin means "with cheese.
  • Sentence He ordered the potatoes au gratin
    because he loved the sharp Cheddar cheese on top.

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au jus   
  • Pronunciation oh
  • Origin French - "in the juice
  • Definition -   Served with the meat's natural
    juices
  • Sentence He ordered the French dip sandwich
    with au jus for dipping.

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bon appétit   
  • Origin French - "good appetite"
  • Definition - "Enjoy your meal
  • Sentence The chef placed the gourmet dinner on
    the customers table and said, Bon appétit.
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