The difference between Bon mot and Repartee

When used as nouns, bon mot means a clever saying, phrase or witticism, whereas repartee means a swift, witty reply, especially one that is amusing.


Repartee is also verb with the meaning: to reply with a repartee.

check bellow for the other definitions of Bon mot and Repartee

  1. Bon mot as a noun:

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

  1. Repartee as a noun:

    A swift, witty reply, especially one that is amusing.

  2. Repartee as a noun:

    A conversation marked by a series of witty retorts.

  3. Repartee as a noun:

    Skill in replying swiftly and wittily.

  1. Repartee as a verb:

    To reply with a repartee

  2. Repartee as a verb:

    To have a repartee (conversation marked by repartees)

Compare words: