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    Exquises (en. Exquisite)

    /ɛk.swiz/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Which is delicate, fine, and of very good quality.
    The dishes prepared by the chef were exquisite.
    Les plats préparés par le chef étaient exquises.
    Which evokes great admiration due to its beauty.
    She was wearing an exquisite dress.
    Elle portait une robe exquise.
    Refined and delicate in tastes.
    His taste for art is exquisite.
    Son goût pour l'art est exquise.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'exquisitus', past participle of 'exquirere', meaning 'to seek until one finds' or 'to choose carefully'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    exquisite cuisine
    a cuisine of very high quality
    une cuisine exquise
    to have exquisite tastes
    to have refined tastes
    avoir des goûts exquises
    an exquisite piece
    a work of art or an object of great beauty
    une pièce exquise
    exquisite attentions
    delicate and refined attentions
    exquises attentions

    Related Words

    exquisite
    Adjective describing something very beautiful or of superior quality.
    exquis
    exquisitely
    Adverb meaning in an exquisite manner.
    exquisément
    to refine
    To make something purer or better finished.
    raffiner

    Slang Meanings

    Super chic or trendy.
    This restaurant is really exquisite, everyone talks about it.
    Ce restaurant est vraiment exquises, tout le monde en parle.
    A highly developed sense of beauty.
    She has an exquisite style; everything suits her wonderfully.
    Elle a un style exquises, tout lui va à merveille.