Pronunciation: /bɑn ˈmoʊ/

Definitions of bon mot

noun a brief statement or comment

Example Sentences

A1 I heard a funny bon mot at the party last night.

A2 She always has a clever bon mot ready for any situation.

B1 The comedian's bon mot had the audience in stitches.

B2 His witty bon mot was the highlight of the evening.

C1 The author is known for her sharp bon mots in her novels.

C2 The diplomat's bon mot defused the tension in the room.

Examples of bon mot in a Sentence

formal The speaker concluded his speech with a clever bon mot that left the audience in stitches.

informal She always has a quick bon mot ready for any situation.

slang The comedian's bon mot had the whole crowd laughing.

figurative His bon mot was like a ray of sunshine on a cloudy day.

Grammatical Forms of bon mot

past tense

said

plural

bon mots

comparative

wittier

superlative

wittiest

present tense

says

future tense

will say

perfect tense

has said

continuous tense

is saying

singular

bon mot

positive degree

good word

infinitive

to say

gerund

saying

participle

said

Origin and Evolution of bon mot

First Known Use: 1700 year
Language of Origin: French
Story behind the word: The term 'bon mot' originated in France and is derived from the French language.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a clever or witty remark, the term 'bon mot' has evolved to encompass any concise and clever statement that is humorous or insightful.