pert

• Décrit une personne qui est attirante de par sa vivacité ou son impertinence, ou quelque chose qui paraît soigné et élégant.

Describes someone who is attractively lively or cheeky, or something that is neat and stylish in appearance.

1. Bold and livelyB2informal

   Characterized by a lightly bold, lively, and exuberant quality, often in a charming or cheeky way.

   Espiègle et vif

   • She gave a pert reply to his teasing.
   • The child's pert attitude amused the adults.
   • He had a pert sense of humor that kept everyone entertained.

   Synonymescheekyimpertinentimpudentjauntyperkysassysaucysprightly

   Antonymesbashfulcoydemuremeekreservedshytimid

2. Neat and stylishB2formal

   Describing something that is attractively neat, trim, or stylish in appearance.

   coquet, pimpant

   • She wore a pert little hat to the garden party.
   • The garden had pert, well-trimmed hedges.
   • His pert suit made him look very professional.

   Synonymeschicjauntynattysmartsnappysprucetrim

   Antonymesdisheveledmessyslatternlyslovenlyunkemptuntidy