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    Élégant (en. Elegant)

    e-le-gã

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Which is of great distinction, of great beauty.
    She wore an elegant dress to the party.
    Elle portait une robe élégante à la soirée.
    Refers to a refined and aesthetic style.
    This piece of furniture has an elegant design.
    Ce meuble a un design élégant.
    In terms of behavior, distinguished and appropriate.
    He behaved elegantly during the dinner.
    Il s'est conduit de manière élégante durant le dîner.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'elegans', meaning 'refined, distinguished'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    elegant in sports
    Refers to an athlete who practices their sport with grace and finesse.
    élégant dans le sport
    an elegant gesture
    A movement that is graceful and well-executed.
    un geste élégant
    to have style
    To possess a particular elegance, especially in appearance and clothing.
    avoir du style

    Related Words

    elegance
    Quality of what is elegant.
    élégance
    elegantly
    In an elegant manner.
    élégamment
    elegantine
    A graceful and elegant woman.
    élégantine

    Slang Meanings

    To show off
    He shows off every time he goes out.
    Il fait le beau chaque fois qu'il sort.
    To have flair
    She really has flair in her clothing choices.
    Elle a vraiment du panache dans ses choix vestimentaires.