bel esprit

/bɛlɛˈspɹi/ · noun

Meaning

A very witty or clever person.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

belle esprit(English)bright spark(English)spirit(English)bien pensant(English)brightness(English)intelligent person(English)élan(English)bien-pensant(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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