Why would there be a word for something in one language, but not in another? Such phrases may not abide by the laws of translation, but they do offer a window into the inner lives of their speakers. Polyglot Rebecca Naylor quizzes us on some of the most enlightening – and baffling – mots justes from around the world

Have an opinion on The Club that you’d like to share? Let us know

This article has been tagged Destination, Culture