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je ne sais quoi
A positive or pleasant quality that is difficult to define. This French phrase translates to "I don't know what" in English. She had a certain je ne sais quoi that men found quite attractive.
a je ne sais quoi
a pleasant quality which you cannot describe or name He's not particularly attractive but he has a certain je ne sais quoi which women find irresistible.
Common Names:
Name | Gender | Pronounced | Usage |
Shae | | SHAY | English (Modern) |
Vsevolod | | FSYE-vah-laht (Russian) | Russian, Ukrainian, Medieval Slavic |
Henrika | | hen-REE-kah | Swedish |
Mavis | | MAY-vis | English |
Hulda | | ['hʌldə] | |
Valkyrie | | val-KIR-ee (English), VAL-kə-ree (English) | Various |