"bel esprit" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /bɛlɛˈspɹi/ [UK] Forms: beaux esprits [plural]
Etymology: Borrowed from French bel esprit. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|fr|bel esprit}} French bel esprit Head templates: {{en-noun|beaux esprits}} bel esprit (plural beaux esprits)
  1. A very witty or clever person.
    Sense id: en-bel_esprit-en-noun-StwHJn8f Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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