elegance in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

Translations for elegance in the English»French Dictionary

elegance [Brit ˈɛlɪɡ(ə)ns, Am ˈɛləɡəns] N

elegance

élégance f

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studied attr elegance, simplicity

artificiel/-ielle

discreet colour, elegance

sobre

sleek elegance

raffiné

careless grace, elegance

naturel/-elle

Translations for elegance in the French»English Dictionary

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élégance

elegance

manquer d'élégance (dans l'habillement)

to lack elegance

élégance

touch of elegance

faire des élégances

to make a show of elegance

élégance vestimentaire

elegance in dress

s'exprimer dans une langue admirable

to express oneself with admirable elegance

avoir une prétention à l'intelligence/à l'élégance

to have pretentions to intelligence/elegance

elle le dispute en élégance à sa mère

she rivals her mother in ou for elegance

elegance in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for elegance in the English»French Dictionary

elegance [ˈelɪgəns, Am ˈ-ə-] N no pl

elegance

élégance f

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studied elegance

recherché(e)

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élégance

elegance

rivaliser d'élégance

to try to outdo each other in elegance

être assez/très vieille France (dans ses vêtements)

to have an old-fashioned elegance

elegance Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

to try to outdo each other in elegance

rivaliser d'élégance

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English

The emphasis was on style and elegance rather than on out-and-out performance.

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In recent years the hotel has been extensively refurbished emphasizing its original elegance, charm and atmosphere.

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Her elegance, taste and sophistication in dressing could not be matched by other female stars of her time.

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There was great indifference about fitness, still more about elegance of style.

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Some of these images appear damaged, but there are others that require special mention for their elegance and art.

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She avoided creating clothes for fantasy figures, but focused on modern, restrained elegance.

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The ninety element configuration increased the number of possible display combinations, but sacrificed the elegance of the original design.

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He is famous for the elegance of his prose.

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The typeface used classical proportions to give the letterforms familiar harmony and elegance.

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Known for his elegance and impeccable manners he was called by people who knew him the prince.

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