bon mot

• Mot ou remarque spirituelle, fine et bien tournée, souvent utilisée dans un contexte social ou littéraire.

A clever, witty, or well-turned remark or comment, often used in social or literary contexts.

1. Witty remarkC1formal

   A clever, witty, or well-turned comment or saying.

   Mot d'esprit

   • The dinner party was full of clever bon mots from the host.
   • She ended her speech with a perfect bon mot that made everyone laugh.
   • His bon mot about the politician was quoted in the newspaper.