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    Panaches (en. Plumes)

    /pa.naʃ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An ornament made of feathers or similar materials.
    The soldier wore a helmet adorned with colorful plumes.
    Le soldat portait un casque orné de panaches colorés.
    A manner of acting or being that is distinguished by a certain flamboyance.
    She has a way of speaking with a lot of panache.
    Elle a une façon de parler avec beaucoup de panache.
    A blend of bravery and elegance.
    The artist managed to complete his project with panache.
    L'artiste a réussi à réaliser son projet avec panache.

    Etymology

    The term 'panache' comes from the Latin 'pennaculum', meaning 'small feather'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to act with panache
    To act in a bold and elegant manner.
    agir avec panache
    to have panache
    To be flamboyant or impressive in one's behavior.
    avoir du panache
    to do something with panache
    To accomplish something in a remarkable way.
    se faire avec panache

    Related Words

    flamboyant
    Attracting attention by its brilliance or originality.
    flamboyant
    elegance
    Quality of being elegant, distinction.
    élégance
    bravery
    Courage, boldness.
    bravoure

    Slang Meanings

    Bold and striking style.
    He always has panache when he steps onto the stage.
    Il a toujours du panache quand il entre en scène.
    Charisma and confidence executed with brilliance.
    This designer presents her creations with a lot of panache.
    Cette designer présente ses créations avec beaucoup de panache.