From amourette to zal: bizarre and beautiful words from around Europe (for when English just won't do)

For all the richness and nuance of the English language there are some words that other languages simply do better.

Whether it's an insult that just hits the spot, a phrase that beautifully articulates a feeling, or a word that you didn't know you even needed - until now.

From the funny to the sentimental to the downright bizarre, this fascinating journey around Europe in 12 languages unearths the best untranslatable words that English is missing, celebrating our cultural similarities and differences along the way.