Where does “bel esprit” come from?
bel esprit (English) comes from French bel esprit — wit, genius, bel esprit.
bel esprit (English): A very witty or clever person
Definitions
- A very witty or clever person
Ancestry of “bel esprit”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | French | bel esprit | wit, genius, bel esprit |