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A clever saying, phrase or witticism; often, a witty riposte in dialogue.

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bon mot

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Source Word

bon mot

IPA(Pronunciation)

/bɒn məʊ/

A clever saying, phrase or witticism; often, a witty riposte in dialogue.

Japanese Meaning

機知に富んだしゃれ、巧妙なユーモアを伴う一言（ウィットに富んだ発言や返し）

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At the end of her presentation, she delivered a perfectly timed bon mot that had the whole room laughing.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

プレゼンテーションの終わりに、彼女は絶妙なタイミングで機知に富んだ一言を述べ、会場全体を笑わせた。

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A clever saying, phrase or witticism; often, a witty riposte in dialogue.

But ſo it is: our Writer has met with a Bon Mot of this Cato’s; which, according to his ſhallow Underſtanding and ſilly Interpretation, he preſages will ever live as a noble Free-thinking Saying.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

bons mots

（ plural ）

bon mots

（ plural ）

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