🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

Grâce

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ɡʁɑs

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Grace/ɡreɪs/
nounverbCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #800 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"Elle a dansé avec grâce."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    Simple elegance or refinement of movement.

    "She danced with such grace that the audience was captivated."
  2. 2

    A courteous goodwill.

    "He accepted the criticism with grace and humility."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'grace' originates from the Latin 'gratia', meaning 'favor' or 'thanks'. It evolved through Old French 'grace' in the 14th century, where it took on connotations of elegance and beauty, reflecting a shift towards aesthetic appreciation in the English language.

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