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Etymology

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Borrowed from French bel esprit.

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Noun

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bel esprit (plural beaux esprits)

  1. A very witty or clever person.

French

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  • IPA(key): /bɛ.l‿ɛs.pʁi/ ~ /be.l‿ɛs.pʁi/

Noun

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bel esprit m (plural beaux esprits)

  1. wit, genius, bel esprit