mot juste
mot
mɑ:t
maat
juste
ʤʌst
jast
/mˈɒt dʒˈʌst/

Definition & Meaning of "mot juste"in English

Mot juste
01

the precise or exact word needed to express a particular idea or feeling eloquently

Examples
As she wrote her novel, she carefully considered every word, searching for the mot juste to convey the protagonist's emotions.
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