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10 Language-to-English DictionariesFinesse
Pronunciation / Transliteration: fiˈnɛsi
"Ela negociou com grande finesse."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Intricate and refined delicacy or skill in handling a situation.
"She navigated the negotiations with great finesse, ensuring both parties felt satisfied." - 2
A subtle or delicate quality.
"The artist's work displayed a finesse that captivated the audience."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'finesse' originates from the Middle French term 'finesse', which means 'subtlety' or 'delicacy'. It entered the English language in the late 16th century, evolving to encompass not only skillfulness in handling situations but also a sense of refinement and delicacy in execution.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Finesse" is said worldwide
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Finesse
Transliteration: finɛs
"Elle a négocié avec une grande finesse."
Finesse
Transliteration: fiˈnɛsə
"Sie hat die Verhandlungen mit großer Finesse geführt."
Finesse
Transliteration: fiˈnɛsse
"Ha gestito le trattative con grande finezza."
Finesa
Transliteration: fiˈnesa
"Ella manejó las negociaciones con gran fineza."
Finesse
Transliteration: fiˈnɛsi
"Ela negociou com grande finesse."
निपुणता
Transliteration: nipuṇtā
"उसने बातचीत में निपुणता दिखाई।"
灵巧
Transliteration: língqiǎo
"她在谈判中表现出灵巧。"
솜씨
Transliteration: somswi
"그녀는 협상에서 솜씨를 발휘했다."
巧妙さ
Transliteration: kōmyōsa
"彼女は交渉で巧妙さを見せた。"
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