23 Lovely French Expressions
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Flâner ~ to stroll leisurely; the spirit encapsulating the romantic image of aimlessly wandering; enjoy the moment without destination
Éphémère ~ short lived fleeting moments of beauty
Faire du lèche-vitrines ~ to go window shopping
Chuchoter ~ to whisper softly
Panache ~ distinctive style, flair; having charisma
Rêvasser ~ to daydream
Chéri ~ term of endearment; my beloved, my darling
Éblouissant ~ dazzling, stunning; a sparkling word that captures the brilliance of an experience
Émerveiller ~ to marvel, to be amazed
Plein de vie ~ full of life; someone vibrant, energetic, bursting with enthusiasm
Feuilleter ~ to leaf through pages; to flip through pages
Onirique ~ dreamlike; sense of wonder, fantasy
Retrouvailles ~ the joy of reuniting with loved ones
Scintiller ~ to sparkle; to twinkle; glitter
Câlin ~ to cuddle, to hug
Douceur ~ sweetness, softness, gentleness; describes tender moments or a soft demeanor
Papillon ~ butterfly; light carefree attitude
La vie en rose ~ life in pink; optimistic way of looking at life
Vouloir, c’est pouvoir ~ Where there’s a will, there’s a way
Bijou ~ jewel, a person who is precious
Printemps ~ springtime
Je ne regrette rien ~ I regret nothing; encapsulates sentiment of moving forward without looking back
Nouveau départ ~ a new beginning; a fresh start; the feeling of hope and excitement that comes with starting something new