Lillian Eichler

“ Mayonnaise, Fr., a salad sauce of egg, oil, vinegar and spices beaten together. Menu, Fr., bill of table fare. Mon ami, Fr., my friend (mon amie, fem.) . Musicale, Fr., private concert. Négligée, Fr., morning dress; easy, loose dress. Noblesse oblige, Fr., rank imposes obligations; much is expected from one in good position. Nom de plume, Fr., an assumed name of a writer. Notre Dame, Fr., Our Lady. O Tempora! O Mores! L., Oh the times! Oh the manners! Passé, Fr., out of date. Penchant, Fr., a strong or particular liking. Pièce de résistance, Fr., something substantial by way of entertainment ”

“ Fête, Fr., a festive social occasion. Fête champêtre, Fr., an open-air festival or entertainment. Filets mignon, Fr., small pieces of beef tenderloin, served with sauce. Finesse, Fr., social art in its highest conception. ”

“ Débutante, Fr., a young lady just introduced to society. Décolleté, Fr., fashionably low-cut for evening wear. De luxe, Fr., of luxury; made with unusual elegance. Dénouement, Fr., the issue. Dramatis personæ, L., characters in the play. De trop, Fr., too much, too many. Demoiselle, Fr., young lady. Éclat, Fr., renown, glory. Élite, Fr., better society. ”