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coquet

flirtatious, coquettish

adjective koh-KEH Rare

Also means

charming, neat (of a place)

Usage Note

Coquet has two distinct uses: applied to a person it means flirtatious or vain about one's appearance; applied to a place or home it means charming and neatly presented, as in un appartement coquet ('a neat little flat'). The feminine form is coquette, which also functions as a standalone noun for a flirtatious woman.

Examples

"Il portait un chapeau coquet et bien repassé."

Natural Translation

He wore a charming, neatly pressed hat.

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