Meaning of bon-mot | Babel Free
Definitions
Répartie fine, facétie.
Equivalents
Français
bon-mot
Examples
“"Yes," interrupted his uncle, with something between a smile⟳ and a sneer, "to decide⟳ on the merits of rival actresses; to bear⟳ away a few bon-mots from the coffee-houses; to see⟳ that the fashion of your hair is not too much behind hand; and to choose⟳ the newest embroidery for your waistcoat."”
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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