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chic

stylish

adjective SHEEK Less Common

Also means

nice

Usage Note

Chic is invariable in gender and number — it does not add -e or -s: une femme chic, des hommes chic. It can also function as an interjection of delight: Chic alors! (How great!). As a noun, le chic means elegance or flair.

Examples

"Elle porte toujours des vêtements très chic."

Natural Translation

She always wears very stylish clothes.

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