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    Justesse (en. Accuracy)

    /ʒys.tɛs/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Quality of being just, accurate, or conforming.
    The justness of his reasoning was indisputable.
    La justesse de son raisonnement était indiscutable.
    Accuracy of an execution, a movement.
    The artist worked on the justness of his technique.
    L'artiste a travaillé la justesse de sa technique.
    Property of something being in accordance with reality.
    The justness of the colors on this canvas is impressive.
    La justesse des couleurs sur cette toile est impressionnante.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'justitia', meaning 'justice'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to the nearest accuracy
    with great precision
    à la justesse près
    to have the clarity of mind
    to have clear and precise thinking
    avoir la justesse d'esprit
    to seek justness
    to strive to find what is right
    chercher la justesse

    Related Words

    just
    That which is correct, fair, or precise.
    juste
    to justify
    To provide a valid reason for an action or opinion.
    justifier
    justification
    Action of demonstrating that something is justified.
    justification

    Slang Meanings

    To be in the right
    He finally found the justness in his arguments.
    Il a enfin trouvé la justesse dans ses arguments.
    To have the right reaction
    His justness to criticism was impressive.
    Sa justesse aux critiques était impressionnante.