déjà vu

 
Pronunciation: /deɪʒɑː ˈvuː, deʒa vy/

noun

[mass noun]
  • a feeling of having already experienced the present situation: a feeling of déjà vu to list the opponents of his policies is to invite boredom and a sense of déjà vu

Origin:

early 20th century: French, literally 'already seen'