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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 /ʒə nə seɪ kwɑː/
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Noun

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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say saying that is to say say-so needless to say to say the least say no more