élégant

élégant
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. elegant
Cet homme porte un costume très élégant.That man is wearing a very elegant suit.
b. sophisticated
Pour créer un look élégant, ajoutez une écharpe en soie à votre tenue.To create a sophisticated look, add a silk scarf to your outfit.
c. stylish
Le salon de Madeleine est très élégant. Elle a choisi de beaux meubles.Madeleine's living room is very stylish. She chose beautiful furnishings.
a. elegant
La lettre est écrite dans une prose si élégante !The letter is written in such elegant prose!
b. graceful
Je pense que la valse est la danse la plus élégante.I think the waltz is the most graceful dance.
A masculine or feminine noun is a noun can be masculine or feminine depending on the gender of the person or animal it refers to (e.g., le footballeur, la footballeuse).
masculine or feminine noun
a. fashionable person
On dit que Cannes est une destination de vacances pour les élégants.They say Cannes is a vacation spot for fashionable people.
b. posh person
Il y a beaucoup d'élégants dans ce restaurant.There are a lot of posh people in this restaurant.
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