finesse in French
finesse in French is finesse, impasse, finasser — finesse means skilful and delicate handling of a difficult or sensitive situation.
finesse in French
finesse
impasse
(countable, card games) In bridge, whist, etc.: a technique which allows one to win a trick, usually by playing a card when it is thought that a card that can beat it is held by another player whose turn is over. [from early 18th c.]
finasser
(ambitransitive) To handle or manage carefully or skilfully; to manipulate in a crafty way. [from mid 18th c.]
impasse
(transitive, card games) To play (a card) as a finesse. [from mid 18th c.]
What does "finesse" mean?
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noun Skilful and delicate handling of a difficult or sensitive situation.
"The negotiation required real finesse to keep both sides happy."
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verb To handle a tricky situation cleverly or skilfully, often to get around a problem.
"He managed to finesse his way out of an awkward question."
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finesse in a sentence
- The negotiation required real finesse to keep both sides happy.
- She played the tricky solo with impressive finesse.
- He managed to finesse his way out of an awkward question.
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What is "finesse" in French?
"finesse" in French is finesse, impasse, finasser. finesse means: Skilful and delicate handling of a difficult or sensitive situation.
How do you use "finesse" in a sentence?
Example: "The negotiation required real finesse to keep both sides happy." In French, "finesse" is finesse, impasse, finasser.
Are there other ways to say "finesse" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "finesse": finesse, impasse, finasser.
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