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quintessential in French

quintessential in French is quintessentiel — quintessential means representing the most perfect or typical example of something.

quintessential in French

quintessentiel
adj
Of the nature of a quintessence (in all senses); being or relating to the ultimate essence of something.

What does "quintessential" mean?

  1. adj Representing the most perfect or typical example of something.
    "A cosy pub by a fireplace is the quintessential English winter scene."
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quintessential in a sentence

  • A cosy pub by a fireplace is the quintessential English winter scene.
  • He's the quintessential absent-minded professor.

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What is "quintessential" in French?

"quintessential" in French is quintessentiel. quintessential means: Representing the most perfect or typical example of something.

How do you use "quintessential" in a sentence?

Example: "A cosy pub by a fireplace is the quintessential English winter scene." In French, "quintessential" is quintessentiel.

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