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poignancy in French

poignancy in French is poignance — poignancy means a quality that makes something feel deeply sad or moving.

poignancy in French

poignance

noun

What does "poignancy" mean?

noun A quality that makes something feel deeply sad or moving.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Similar words in French

pathos

Common French translations

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What is "poignancy" in French?

"poignancy" in French is poignance. poignancy means: A quality that makes something feel deeply sad or moving.

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