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    Coquet (en. Flirtatious)

    /kɔ.kɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who dresses carefully to please.
    She is always very coy in her outfits.
    Elle est toujours très coquette dans ses tenues.
    Who makes advances, seeks to seduce.
    He is very coy with the ladies.
    Il est très coquet avec les demoiselles.
    Who has manners imbued with delicacy.
    His poem had a coy tone, both light and charming.
    Son poème avait un ton coquet, à la fois léger et charmant.

    Etymology

    Derived from the word 'coquet', a diminutive of 'coque', which evokes delicacy and care taken with appearance.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to act coy
    To act with a pursuit of attention or admiration.
    faire le coquet
    coyness
    An act of seduction or particular care given to appearance.
    coquetterie

    Related Words

    coquette
    A woman who seeks to seduce through her appearance.
    coquette
    coyness
    Attitude, manners that show a pursuit of seduction.
    coquetterie
    coyness
    A term derived in popular language, designating a blend of elegance.
    coquetel

    Slang Meanings

    A man or woman who is excessively concerned with their appearance.
    Look at him, he is so coy today.
    Regarde-le, il est tellement coquet aujourd'hui.
    Said of a person who acts playfully and charmingly.
    She always has that little coy air that pleases everyone.
    Elle a toujours ce petit air coquet qui plaît à tout le monde.