bon mot

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Synonyms 1.3.2 Translations 1.4 See also 2 French 2.1 Noun 2.1.1 Synonyms 2.1.2 See also

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[edit] Etymology

From French bon mot (“‘good word’”).

[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: /bɔ̃ mɔ/

[edit] Noun

bon mot (plural bons mots or bon mots)

1. A clever saying, phrase or witticism; often, a witty riposte in dialogue.

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• witticism
• quip
• remark
• repartee

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[edit] See also

• mot juste

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[edit] French

[edit] Noun

bon mot m. (plural bons mots)

1. witticism; literally, “good word”.

[edit] Synonyms

• mot d'esprit

[edit] See also

• calembour
• jeu de mot
• l'esprit de l'escalier
• mot juste