Meaning of the word "je ne sais quoi" in English

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je ne sais quoi

US /ˌʒə n(ə) seɪ ˈkwɑː/

UK /ˌʒə n(ə) seɪ ˈkwɑː/

an appealing quality that cannot be adequately described or named

Example:

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She has a certain je ne sais quoi that makes her irresistible.

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The old painting had a mysterious je ne sais quoi.

Synonym:

charm allure charisma magnetism appeal

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