loan word

Hygge This word is a Danish loan word that expresses the quality of cordiality and intimacy linked to domestic activities such as lighting a candle, baking a cake, or chatting in front of the fireplace.
Hygge Ce mot est un emprunt du danois qui exprime la qualité de convivialité et d’intimité en rapport aux activités domestiques telles qu’allumer une bougie, préparer un gâteau ou discuter face à la cheminée.
"Selfie" is a loan word in Spanish.
« Selfie » est un emprunt en espagnol.
The word is in italics because it's a loan word from German.
Le mot est en italique parce que c'est un germanisme.
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