French phrases used by English speakers

déjà vu -- the vague perception or sense that one has had a present experience before. (Literally, to have already seen.)

douceur de vivre -- ???

Bonjour! -- Good morning! (or) Good afternoon! (or) Good day! (or) Hello!

le mot juste -- the right word

la raison d'être -- reason for being

Bon appétit! -- Have a good meal!

un croissant -- a crescent roll (present participle of the verb croître -- to grow (or) to increase (or) to wax (as in the moon))

des hors d'oevres -- appetizers