"esprit fort" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: esprits forts [plural]
Etymology: From French esprit fort. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|fr|esprit fort}} French esprit fort Head templates: {{en-noun|esprits forts|nolinkhead=1}} esprit fort (plural esprits forts)
  1. A person of strong character.
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