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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  1. Bon mot as a noun:

    A clever saying, phrase or witticism; often, a witty riposte in dialogue.

  1. Mot juste as a noun:

    The perfectly appropriate word or phrase for the situation.

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