The difference between Bon mot and Mot juste
When used as nouns, bon mot means a clever saying, phrase or witticism, whereas mot juste means the perfectly appropriate word or phrase for the situation.
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Bon mot as a noun:
A clever saying, phrase or witticism; often, a witty riposte in dialogue.
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Mot juste as a noun:
The perfectly appropriate word or phrase for the situation.