Élégamment (en. Elegantly)
/e.le.ɡamɑ̃/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adverb
In a manner that denotes elegance and finesse.
She always dresses elegantly for soirées.
Elle s'habille toujours élégamment pour les soirées.
With taste, in a chic way.
He behaved elegantly throughout the entire meeting.
Il a su se comporter élegamment durant toute la réunion.
Effortlessly, with ease.
She dances elegantly, attracting all eyes.
Elle danse élégamment, attirant tous les regards.
Etymology
From the French 'élégant' with the suffix '-ment' indicating a manner of being.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to express oneself elegantly
To speak in a refined way.
s'exprimer élégamment
to move elegantly
To move with grace.
se mouvoir élégamment
to dress elegantly
To dress with taste.
se vêtir élégamment
Related Words
elegant
Having grace and chic.
élégant
elegance
Quality of that which is elegant.
élégance
refinement
Character of that which is sophisticated and distinguished.
raffinement
Slang Meanings
To have style
She has style; she always dresses elegantly.
Elle a du style, elle s'habille toujours élégamment.
To be classy
He is classy; he knows how to conduct himself elegantly.
Il est classe, il sait se tenir avec élégamment.