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单词 je ne sais quoi
释义

je ne sais quoi

noun

zhə-nə-ˌsā-ˈkwä How to pronounce je ne sais quoi (audio)
: something (such as an appealing quality) that cannot be adequately described or expressed
a young actress who has a certain je ne sais quoi

Example Sentences

Although the sculpture had flaws, it also had a certain je ne sais quoi that made it very appealing.
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Word History

Etymology

French, literally, I know not what

First Known Use

circa 1656, in the meaning defined above

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