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 * Ad infinitum, L., to infinity.
 * À la carte, Fr., according to the bill of fare at table.
 * À la mode, Fr., according to the mode or fashion.
 * À la Russe, Fr., according to the Russian fashion (individual portions).
 * A propos, L., to the point.
 * Au fait, Fr., well-versed in social custom.
 * Au revoir, Fr., good-by till we meet again.
 * Ben educato, It., well educated.
 * Billet d'amour, Fr., love letter.
 * Blasé, Fr., world-weary.
 * Bona fide, L., in good faith.
 * Bonbonnière, Fr., bonbon dish.
 * Bon jour, Fr., good morning; good day.
 * Bon ton, Fr., fashionable society.
 * Bon voyage, Fr., good journey to you.
 * Bouillion, Fr., a clear broth.
 * Boutonnière, Fr., a flower for the buttonhole.
 * Buffet, Fr., a sideboard for china, silver or glass.
 * Carte blanche, Fr., unconditional permission.
 * Chancel, L., space in church reserved for the officiating clergy.
 * Chère amie, Fr., dear friend (fem.).