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    Distinguées (en. Distinguished)

    /dɛ̃stɛ̃ɡe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to people who have a high status or stand out due to their elegance.
    She wore a distinguished dress at the gala.
    Elle portait une robe distinguée lors du gala.
    Qualifies something that has superior value or quality.
    This restaurant is known for its distinguished cuisine.
    Ce restaurant est connu pour sa cuisine distinguée.
    Refers to behavior or an attitude that demonstrates good manners and some education.
    He has a distinguished lifestyle.
    Il a un style de vie distingué.

    Etymology

    The term 'distinguer' derives from the Latin 'distinguere', which means 'to separate, to mark'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a distinguished taste
    a refined and elegant taste
    un goût distingué
    to dine well
    to eat well, particularly in a distinguished setting
    faire bonne chère
    to have distinguished manners
    to have refined and polite behavior
    avoir des manières distinguées

    Related Words

    distinction
    difference or quality that distinguishes a person or thing
    distinction
    distinguished
    masculine form of 'distinguée', which has the same meaning
    distingué
    distinguo
    ability to make distinctions between several elements
    distinguo

    Slang Meanings

    To have style in an excessive manner.
    He thinks he looks distinguished with his flashy clothes.
    Il se croit distingué avec ses vêtements flashy.
    To behave in a snobbish or condescending way.
    She speaks in such a distinguished manner that it makes one feel uncomfortable.
    Elle parle d'une manière si distinguée qu'on se sent mal à l'aise.