Exquis (en. Exquisite)

/ɛk.ski/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Of exceptional quality.

This dish is exquisite, a true delight.

Ce plat est exquis, un vrai délice.

Demonstrating a very refined taste.

This work of art is of exquisite beauty.

Cette œuvre d'art est d'une beauté exquise.

Refers to something that is fine and full of delicacy.

She wears an exquisite dress for the gala.

Elle porte une robe exquise pour le gala.

From Latin 'exquisitus', which means 'chosen'.

an exquisite taste

A taste that is very refined and pleasant.

un goût exquis

an exquisite beauty

A beauty of great delicacy.

une beauté exquise

exquisite dishes

Dishes prepared with particular care and of high quality.

des mets exquis

delicate

Referring to something that is fine, fragile, or subtle.

délicat

refinement

Characteristic of what is refined.

raffinement

elegance

Quality of what is beautiful, fine, and distinguished.

élégance

Very beautiful or very good.

That movie was exquisite, I love it!

Ce film était exquis, je l'adore !

Awesome or great.

Your idea is exquisite, I'll use it!

Ton idée est exquise, je vais l'utiliser !