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    Distinguée (en. Distinguished)

    /dis.tɛ̃.ɡe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to a person who has refinement and elegance.
    She is of a distinguished beauty.
    Elle est d'une beauté distinguée.
    Qualifies something that stands out for its quality or originality.
    This work is particularly distinguished among the others.
    Cette œuvre est particulièrement distinguée parmi les autres.
    Designates behavior or a way of being that conforms to high standards of propriety.
    His attitude was very distinguished during the dinner.
    Son attitude était très distinguée lors du dîner.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to distinguish' which comes from the Latin 'distinguere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have distinguished manners
    To have elegant and appropriate behavior.
    avoir des manières distinguées
    a distinguished person
    A person with an appearance or behavior that inspires respect.
    une personne distinguée

    Related Words

    to distinguish
    Recognizing a difference or a particularity.
    distinguer
    distinction
    Characteristic that serves to differentiate.
    distinction
    distinguished (adjective)
    Man or woman who possesses character and elegance.
    distingué

    Slang Meanings

    A term used to refer to a pretentious person.
    She behaves like a true distinguished person.
    Elle se comporte comme une vraie distinguée.
    A person who is overly strict about good manners.
    He is acting all distinguished with his manners.
    Il fait son distingué avec ses manières.