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
