je ne sais quoi
noun
: something (such as an appealing quality) that cannot be adequately described or expressed
a young actress who has a certain je ne sais quoi
Examples of je ne sais quoi in a Sentence
Although the sculpture had flaws, it also had a certain je ne sais quoi that made it very appealing.
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The highlight is a flotilla of teens on boats tied together like a seafood smorgasbord, but the preposterous sight of a great white eating a hovering rescue helicopter has a certain je ne sais quoi.
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Chris Nashawaty, EW.com, 20 June 2025
Spanning dramatic cliff sides and postcard-worthy views of beaches, this type of journey has a certain je ne sais quoi that all travelers should experience at some point.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 17 June 2025
Available in true blue, light wash, and white, try styling them with a striped T-shirt or a poplin blouse, for that certain je ne sais quoi.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 30 May 2025
The city has captured the hearts of travelers of centuries for its innate elegance and beauty, along with that ineffable je ne sais quoi.
—Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 3 June 2025
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Chris Nashawaty, EW.com, 20 June 2025
Spanning dramatic cliff sides and postcard-worthy views of beaches, this type of journey has a certain je ne sais quoi that all travelers should experience at some point.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 17 June 2025
Available in true blue, light wash, and white, try styling them with a striped T-shirt or a poplin blouse, for that certain je ne sais quoi.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 30 May 2025
The city has captured the hearts of travelers of centuries for its innate elegance and beauty, along with that ineffable je ne sais quoi.
—Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 3 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for je ne sais quoi
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“Je ne sais quoi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/je%20ne%20sais%20quoi. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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