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    Panache (en. Plume)

    /pa.naʃ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Distinctive characteristic, often associated with elegance and flamboyance.
    He has always worn his hat with panache.
    Il a toujours porté son chapeau avec panache.
    Elegance or bravery in the way of acting.
    His beautiful performance was done with a lot of panache.
    Sa belle performance était faite avec beaucoup de panache.
    A trait that attracts attention, appealing for its unique manner.
    She presented her project with panache.
    Elle a présenté son projet avec panache.

    Etymology

    The word 'panache' comes from Old French, meaning 'feather', symbolizing flamboyance and elegance.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have panache
    Denotes great class or style.
    avoir du panache
    to do things with panache
    To act boldly and originally.
    faire les choses avec panache
    a plume panache
    A touch of elegance.
    un panache de plume

    Related Words

    flair
    Ability to do something with creativity and style.
    flair
    elegance
    Quality of being refined and gracefully styled.
    élégance
    bravery
    Courage in facing challenges.
    bravoure

    Slang Meanings

    To have a certain class or style within a group.
    That guy really has panache; he draws all the attention.
    Ce gars, il a vraiment du panache, il attire tous les regards.
    To be bold in one's choices or actions.
    She made that decision with panache.
    Elle a pris cette décision avec panache.