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    L'élégance (en. Elegance)

    /e.le.gɑ̃s/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A characteristic of a person or thing that combines grace and beauty.
    The elegance of her dress dazzled all the guests.
    L'élégance de sa robe a ébloui tous les invités.
    Chic and distinction in behavior or appearance.
    His way of speaking exudes a certain elegance.
    Sa manière de parler dégage une certaine élégance.
    Refinement, subtlety in art or style.
    The elegance of the lines in this painting is remarkable.
    L'élégance des lignes de ce tableau est remarquable.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'elegantia', meaning distinction, beauty.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    French elegance
    The art of living and taste that characterize French culture.
    l'élégance à la française
    natural elegance
    Innate beauty and grace, without apparent effort.
    élégance naturelle
    understated elegance
    A style characterized by simplicity and discretion.
    élégance sobre

    Related Words

    elegant
    Who possesses elegance.
    élégant
    elegantly
    In an elegant manner.
    élégamment
    refinement
    The action of making something more refined or delicate.
    raffinage

    Slang Meanings

    Style with a touch of sophistication.
    His outfit is truly elegant; it exudes a nice class.
    Son outfit est vraiment élégant, il dégage une belle classe.
    Chic without ostentation.
    She has an elegant look, but not at all pretentious.
    Elle a un look élégant, mais pas du tout prétentieux.