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coup d' etet
a sudden forced change of power/government
force majeure
an unexpected situation causing an agreement to fail
faux pas
an embarrassing remark/action
incognito
hiding one's true identity in public
poltergeist
a ghost that causes disturbance in a house
cordon bleu
the highest standard in cooking
kayak
small boat using paddles
moccasins
soft shoes made of animal hide
smorgasbord
a meal consisting of several dishes
buffet
a meal where the diners serve themselves
status quo
to keep a situation unchanged
me falta
it is my fault/error
quid pro quo
help given in return for help received
kibosh
to ruin a plan
bungalow
a house with only one ground floor
rucksack
backpack
