How is the word esprit translated from French to English

English translation
wit
noun

L'art de dire des choses drôles et fines.

The skill of saying clever, funny things.

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  • Son esprit a fait rire tout le monde. — His wit made everyone laugh.

  • L'orateur a répondu à chaque question avec esprit. — The speaker answered every question with wit.

  • Aimes-tu son esprit pince-sans-rire ? — Do you enjoy her dry wit?

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