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What does je ne sai qua mean?

"Je ne sais quoi" is a French phrase that translates to "I don't know what" in English.

However, it's not a literal translation. It's more like an idiom that describes something that's difficult to define or explain but is immediately recognizable and appealing.

Here are some ways it's used:

* To describe a quality or charm: "She has a certain *je ne sais quoi* that makes her so attractive."

* To describe a feeling or atmosphere: "The restaurant has a *je ne sais quoi* that makes you feel comfortable and relaxed."

* To describe something that's hard to put into words: "I can't explain it, but there's a *je ne sais quoi* about this painting that really draws me in."

Basically, "je ne sais quoi" is a way to say something is special, unique, or intangible, even if you can't quite pinpoint what it is.

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