Where does “mot juste” come from?
mot juste (English) comes from French mot juste — Exactly the right word or phrasing.
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Ancestry of “mot juste”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | French | mot juste | Exactly the right word or phrasing |