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Le trait d'esprit
A single brilliant, concise remark. More flattering and more literary than une vanne.
Examples in context
Il a conclu sur un trait d'esprit.
He closed with a witticism.
Ses traits d'esprit font le tour du bureau.
His witticisms go round the whole office.
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