finesse

• Substantif désignant une habileté subtile, une élégance raffinée ou une délicatesse dans l'exécution, la réalisation ou la conduite des affaires.

A noun referring to intricate skill, subtlety, or delicate refinement in performance, execution, or handling of a situation.

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1. Skill and eleganceB2formal

   Great skill, subtlety, and refinement in handling a situation or performing a task.

   Finesse (habileté et élégance)

   • She handled the difficult negotiation with great finesse.
   • The artist painted the portrait with remarkable finesse.
   • He solved the complex problem with technical finesse.

   Synonymesadroitnessartistrydeftnessdiplomacyeleganceexpertiseflairgracegracefulnessmasterynuancepanachepolishproficiencyrefinementsavoir-faireskillstylesubtletytact

   Antonymesawkwardnessclumsinessgracelessnessineptitudeineptnessmaladroitness

2. Tact and diplomacyB2formal

   The ability to deal with delicate situations in a sensitive and clever way.

   Tact et diplomatie

   • The manager used finesse to resolve the conflict between colleagues.
   • She declined the offer with finesse, without offending anyone.
   • His finesse in social situations made him a popular guest.

   Synonymesdelicacydiplomacydiscretiongracejudgmentpolitenesssavoir-fairesensitivitysubtletytact

   Antonymesclumsinessgracelessnessinsensitivitytactlessness