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Definitions for jeu d'esprit
ʒœ dɛsˈpri; ʒœjeu d'es·prit

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. jeu d'espritnoun

    a witty comment or writing

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  1. jeu d'esprit

    A jeu d'esprit is a French term which translates to "game of wit" or "play of mind." It generally refers to a clever, witty, or ingenious work of literature, art, or music, which is often light, humorous, or satirical in tone. This term can also be used more broadly to refer to any piece of work or action that showcases humor, wiittiness or cleverness.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Jeu d'esprit

    a witticism

  2. Etymology: [F., play of mind.]

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of jeu d'esprit in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of jeu d'esprit in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1


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