Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

mot-juste

noun
/mɒt ˈʒuːst/
Definition
The most appropriate or exact word or expression.
Examples
  • After hours of searching for the perfect word, she finally found the mot-juste for her poem.
  • In his speech, he used the mot-juste to convey his message effectively.
Meaning
In language and communication, ‘mot-juste’ refers to the perfect word that precisely fits the context.
Synonyms
  • exact word
  • perfect term
  • right phrase
  • precise expression