German Conversation · Level 29
89 words
German word
Flair
Pronunciation
IPA/flɛːɐ̯/
Meaning
- neuter nouncharm
Example
Der Laden hat ein besonderes Flair.
The shop has a special charm.
More examples
Das Hotel strahlt ein nostalgisches Flair aus.
The hotel radiates a nostalgic charm.
Core concept
The visible details and invisible mood of a setting combine into a distinctive charm.
Common phrases
ein gewisses Flair
a certain charm
künstlerisches Flair
artistic atmosphere
Flair des Ortes
the charm of the place
Similar words
Ausstrahlung: A noticeable presence that radiates from a person or place and influences others.
Charme: A pleasing quality that makes someone or something especially appealing.
Stil: A recognizable personal taste shown in dress, behavior, or manner.
Atmosphäre: The overall feeling created by the surroundings of a place.
Definition in German
Flair ist eine besondere, schwer fassbare Ausstrahlung oder Stimmung, die einem Ort, einer Person oder einem Gegenstand eine angenehme und oft anziehende Eigenart verleiht.
Word origin
The German noun Flair comes via English from French flair, meaning 'smell' or 'instinct', from flairer, 'to smell', with an ultimate Latin connection to fragrare.
Usage tips
- Unlike English flair, which often means a talent or stylish skill, German Flair usually refers to an appealing atmosphere or distinctive character.
Other meanings
- atmospherenoun
- stylenoun
Opposites
- Gewöhnlichkeitordinarinessnoun
Related words
- flairvollcharmingadjective
- Flairverlustloss of charmnoun