English–French

“elegant” in French

French

Alsoélégant

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁafine/

Example

Elle a un style raffiné.

She has an elegant style.

Illustration for raffiné (elegant)

How to say “elegant” in French

“Elegant” in French is raffiné.

A quietly polished whole in which fine details and balanced choices matter more than display.

Full entry for raffiné: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with raffiné

Il a un goût raffiné.

He has a refined taste.

Tips for using raffiné

  • For a person, raffiné praises manners or taste, so it does not by itself mean wealthy or expensive.

Other French words for “elegant”

Elle porte une robe élégante.

She is wearing an elegant dress.

“elegant” in other languages