je ne sais quoi
noun
: something (such as an appealing quality) that cannot be adequately described or expressed
a young actress who has a certain je ne sais quoi
Examples of je ne sais quoi in a Sentence
Although the sculpture had flaws, it also had a certain je ne sais quoi that made it very appealing.
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Internally, the residence channels a certain European je ne sais quoi with elegant paned windows, glassy French doors, exposed beam ceilings, and stately fireplaces.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2024
The retail giant plays a big role in the lives of American consumers, offering everything from groceries and socks to laundry detergent, diapers, pet food, and electronics — embezzled with a corporate je ne sais quoi.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 18 Sep. 2024
Obviously great, but the night was really about experiencing that Eckhaus Latta je ne sais quoi in a real tangible way.
—Laia Garcia-Furtado, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2024
The style maven has always represented a cool-girl je ne sais quoi with an effortless attitude that speaks for itself, and the new Alexa Chung for Madewell collection fronts her aura with refined sensibilities that elevate autumnal basics.
—Olivia Cigliano, WWD, 9 Sep. 2024
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2024
The retail giant plays a big role in the lives of American consumers, offering everything from groceries and socks to laundry detergent, diapers, pet food, and electronics — embezzled with a corporate je ne sais quoi.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 18 Sep. 2024
Obviously great, but the night was really about experiencing that Eckhaus Latta je ne sais quoi in a real tangible way.
—Laia Garcia-Furtado, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2024
The style maven has always represented a cool-girl je ne sais quoi with an effortless attitude that speaks for itself, and the new Alexa Chung for Madewell collection fronts her aura with refined sensibilities that elevate autumnal basics.
—Olivia Cigliano, WWD, 9 Sep. 2024
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“Je ne sais quoi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/je%20ne%20sais%20quoi. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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