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Definition of esprit - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
communicationliveliness and wit in conversation or writing
- Her esprit made the dinner party enjoyable.
2.
mental vivacityliveliness of mind or spirit
- Her esprit was evident in her witty retorts..
3.
energyRare enthusiasm and spiritedness in activitiesRare
- The team's esprit was evident in their performance.
Expressions with esprit
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strong feeling of unity and pride among group members
The team's esprit de corps helped them win the championship.
wit of thinking of a clever comeback too late
He thought of the perfect retort—an esprit de l'escalier moment..
person admired for cleverness and sharp thinking
She was known as a bel esprit at every party.
Origin of esprit
French, esprit (spirit)
Examples of esprit in a sentence
The book's esprit kept readers engaged throughout. The party was filled with esprit and laughter. Their esprit shone through during the competition. The esprit of the volunteers was contagious.
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- French:esprit, enthousiasme, ...
- German:Esprit, Teamgeist, ...
- Italian:spirito, esprit, ...
- Spanish:ingenio, entusiasmo, ...
- Portuguese:espírito, energia mental, ...
- Chinese:机智, 活力, ...
- Japanese:エスプリ, 活気, ...
- Arabic:خِفَّة دَم, حيوية, ...
- Hebrew:שְׁנִינוּת, רוּחַ, ...
- Russian:остроумие, живость ума, ...
- Ukrainian:дотепність, духовність, ...
- Hindi:एस्प्रिट, जीवंतता, ...
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