bel esprit

English

Etymology

Borrowing from French bel esprit.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /bɛlɛˈspɹi/

Noun

bel esprit (plural beaux esprits)

1. A very witty or clever person.
   • Washington Irving

     A man of letters and a bel esprit.

French

Noun

bel esprit m (plural beaux esprits)

1. wit, genius, bel esprit