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By (author) Fortes Imogen

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Have you ever wondered exactly what déjà vu is? Have you made a faux pas? Voulez-vous an explanation of the above? Then voilà, here is a collection of les mots justes to help you bring that certain je ne sais quoi of the French language into everyday conversation.

”Charming, witty and cheerful, this is a delectable feast of the French language. Allez le Bleus!” Raymond Blanc

Celebrating the art of the French language with a charming collection of words and phrases to bring into everyday conversation. C’est parti!

Have you ever wondered exactly what déjà vu is? Have you made a faux pas? Eaten an hors d’oeuvre? Voulez-vous an explanation of the above? Then voilà, here is a collection of les bons mots so you can start to learn that certain je ne sais quoi of the French language.

Le Mot Juste contains
150 beautiful words and phrases that you’ll love to say every day.

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This tongue-in-cheek guide to the French language and its many foibles is a far cry from the stuffy phrase books of old […] it”s the perfect read.

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Beautifully illustrated, the phrases and words chosen all reflect a love of the elegance and harmony of the French language

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A tiny but fabulous book of words… the sort of words that roll off the tongue and sound delicious, romantic, and so… well French!

Biographical note
Imogen Fortes is a writer, editor and author of The Design Museum”s Paris in Fifty Design Icons and The Rough Guide to Paris. She has written books on behalf of cultural institutions, brands, restaurants and chefs, and has contributed lifestyle and travel features to a range of publications and websites.

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Celebrating the art of the French language with a charming collection of words and phrases to bring into everyday conversation. C’est parti!