Despite the setbacks, the team's esprit kept everyone motivated and focused.

The salon attracted beaux esprits from across Europe, each eager to exchange ideas.

At every gathering she was regarded as the bel esprit of the group, her quick remarks leaving everyone laughing.

The term belle esprit appeared frequently in the anthology, but it is actually a misspelling of bel esprit.

After the debate, his esprit d'escalier made him wince as he imagined the clever reply he should have given.

Although she seemed reserved, everyone admired her esprit fort during difficult times.

Even though the conversation had moved on, I was plagued by esprit de l'escalier and only thought of the perfect comeback after I left.

The platoon's esprit de corps helped them endure the long, cold patrols and support one another without complaint.