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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And for casual days, when a workout class is the only thing on the schedule, use a cashmere hoodie to downplay a loose-fitting boxy blazer—the combination displays an effortless je ne sais quoi.
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Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
Michael Schwartz curates a French bistro pop-up at Design Miami
James Beard award winning chef Michael Schwartz is bringing French je ne sais quoi to Design Miami during Art Basel.
—Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Browned butter gives them that je ne sais quoi quality that will have your new neighbors reaching out for the recipe.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2024
Internally, the residence channels a certain European je ne sais quoi with elegant paned windows, glassy French doors, exposed beam ceilings, and stately fireplaces.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2024
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Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
Michael Schwartz curates a French bistro pop-up at Design Miami
James Beard award winning chef Michael Schwartz is bringing French je ne sais quoi to Design Miami during Art Basel.
—Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Browned butter gives them that je ne sais quoi quality that will have your new neighbors reaching out for the recipe.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2024
Internally, the residence channels a certain European je ne sais quoi with elegant paned windows, glassy French doors, exposed beam ceilings, and stately fireplaces.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 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 31 Dec. 2024.
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