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    Coquetteries (en. Coquetteries)

    /kɔ.kɛ.tʁi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Actions or manners intended to please or to seduce.
    Her coquetteries earned her many compliments.
    Ses coquetteries lui ont valu de nombreux compliments.
    Elegance or concern for appearance.
    She takes care of her coquetteries before going out.
    Elle prend soin de ses coquetteries avant de sortir.
    A manner of behaving in an affected or superfluous way.
    He only engages in coquetteries, nothing sincere.
    Il ne fait que des coquetteries, rien de sincère.

    Etymology

    From the French 'coquet', derived from 'coquetter', meaning to behave in a coy manner.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    witticism
    Refers to a playful or teasing attitude in conversation.
    coquetterie de l'esprit
    to engage in flirtatious behaviors
    To behave in a manner meant to please or attract attention.
    faire des coquetteries
    feminine charm
    A term signifying charm or allure typically associated with women.
    coquetterie féminine

    Related Words

    coquet
    Describes a person who loves to please.
    coquet
    to flirt
    To act in a way that seduces.
    coqueter
    flirtation
    Action of seducing through affected manners.
    coquetage

    Slang Meanings

    To flirt in a light and playful manner.
    She spends her evenings flirting with her friends.
    Elle passe ses soirées à faire des coquetteries avec ses amis.
    To have an exaggerated seductive attitude.
    He is always trying to attract attention with his flirtations.
    Il cherche toujours à attirer l'attention avec ses coquetteries.