wit in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

Translations for wit in the English»French Dictionary (Go to French»English)

I.wit [Brit wɪt, Am wɪt] N

wits npl:

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barbed wit
brevity is the soul of wit prov

Translations for wit in the French»English Dictionary (Go to English»French)

wit in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for wit in the English»French Dictionary (Go to French»English)

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incisif(-ive)
tart wit

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wit Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

to have a ready wit
to wit
a flash of wit
American English

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She was considered to be brilliant, charming, driven, elegant, forthright, and graceful with a keen wit and a lively, opinionated, and passionate personality.
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Once you've donned earmuffs, you will not remember how you ever lived life without them - such warmth, such wit!
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His plays, destitute for the most part of all higher qualities, abound in sprightly wit and pithy sayings.
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Other writers full of cogency and wit will fill his place.
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His wit and mild cynicism adds a humorous touch to the gloomy feel of the novel.
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At the same time he became known as a host on the banquet circuit, famous for his good-natured wit aimed at his fellow celebrities.
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One said that he gave the pilot a small burst of energy, while another said that he made it crackle with a bit of wit.
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As its editor-in-chief, he became known for his wit and sharp-tongued remarks; he ruthlessly derided key contemporary political figures as clerical lutefisk and royal stable jacks.
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His fans, on the other hand, delighted in his unflagging wit and elegant style.
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The meandering discussions they have about life, death, dreams and mortality have all the sizzle and wit you could ever hope to find in a movie.
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