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je ne sais quoi

1 of 1noun
/ˌʒə nə seɪ ˈkwɑː/
1

an intangible quality that makes someone or something attractive, appealing, or intriguing, but which is difficult to describe or define

  • Her smile had a certain je ne sais quoi that lit up the room.
  • The café's charm came from its je ne sais quoi.
  • He lacked experience but had a je ne sais quoi that won people over.
  • The painting possessed a je ne sais quoi beyond its technical skill.
  • The city's je ne sais quoi kept visitors coming back.