mot juste
mot juste
noun \mō-ˈzhuest\ plural mots justes\same\
Definition of MOT JUSTE
: the exactly right word or phrasing
Origin of MOT JUSTE
French
First Known Use: 1912
Learn More About MOT JUSTE
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: motley (adjective)
Previous Word in the Dictionary: motivity
All Words Near: mot juste
Previous Word in the Dictionary: motivity
All Words Near: mot juste
Seen & Heard 
What made you want to look up mot juste? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
