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allure

pace

noun ah-LUR Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Degree

Also means

look, style

Usage Note

Allure covers both speed (à toute allure = at full speed) and appearance or bearing (avoir de l'allure = to have style). The English word 'allure' is a false friend — French allure is not about attraction but about gait or manner. Avoir fière allure means to cut an impressive figure.

Examples

"Elle marche avec une allure élégante."

Natural Translation

She walks with an elegant bearing.

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