The difference between Bon mot and Remark
When used as nouns, bon mot means a clever saying, phrase or witticism, whereas remark means act of pointing out or attentively noticing.
Remark is also verb with the meaning: to make a remark or remarks.
check bellow for the other definitions of Bon mot and Remark
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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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Remark as a noun:
Act of pointing out or attentively noticing; notice or observation.
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Remark as a noun:
The expression, in speech or writing, of something remarked or noticed; a mention of something worth attention or notice
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Remark as a noun:
A casual observation, comment, or statement
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Remark as a noun (engraving):
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Remark as a verb (intransitive):
To make a remark or remarks; to comment.
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Remark as a verb (transitive):
To mark in a notable manner; to distinguish clearly; to make noticeable or conspicuous; to point out.
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Remark as a verb (transitive):
To take notice of, or to observe, mentally.
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Remark as a verb (transitive):
To express in words or writing, as observed or noticed; to state; to say; -- often with a substantive clause
Examples:
"He remarked that it was time to go."
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