nicety in French
nicety in French is délicatesse, subtilité — nicety means a small, precise detail or difference.
nicety in French
délicatesse
A small detail or distinction.
subtilité
Subtlety or precision of use; exactness; preciseness.
What does "nicety" mean?
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noun A small, precise detail or difference.
"We met the new captain while we were taking enemy fire and were unable to observe the niceties of formal introductions."
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noun Exactness or precision in how something is used.
"A rocket-propelled grenade doesn't have the nicety of a sniper round, but you must admit its effectiveness."
- noun A very refined and particular way of feeling or behaving; fussiness about details.
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noun A polite social custom or courtesy.
"Both anthems were booed beforehand. It was never going to be a night for niceties."
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nicety in a sentence
- We met the new captain while we were taking enemy fire and were unable to observe the niceties of formal introductions.
- A rocket-propelled grenade doesn't have the nicety of a sniper round, but you must admit its effectiveness.
- Both anthems were booed beforehand. It was never going to be a night for niceties.
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What is "nicety" in French?
"nicety" in French is délicatesse, subtilité. nicety means: A small, precise detail or difference.
Are there other ways to say "nicety" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "nicety": délicatesse, subtilité.
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