Foreign language

tot

dead

Schwartz

black

le phénix de la famille

“the phoenix of the family”

a family member that is the one most likely to succeed or rise to prominence

respice finem

“look to the end,” a phrase encouraging one to consider the consequences of their actions.

bon enfant

a good-natured or easy-going person

aides-de-camp

military assistant

il faut que jeunesse se passe

“youth must have its fling”

experience their youth and make mistakes

comme il faut

“as it should be”

sth is done in a way that is appropriate with accepted standard

vint

“screw”

Russian card game

De gaieté de cœur

“with a light heart”

sth is done willingly and with joy

ennui

a feeling or profound boredom and dissatisfaction caused by having nothing interesting or exciting to do

savoir-faire

knowing how to do; the ability to act/speak appropriately in social situation

Jean

“God is gracious“

Caius

rejoice, glad, delight

Gerasim

noble/ good hearted

a la capoul

“in the style of Capoul“

a specifc fashionable male hairstyle, with a central part and swept-back sides