sharp wit

language: fr

definitions

  1. The ability to think quickly and make clever, funny, or perceptive remarks; mental alertness and intelligence.
    fr: Esprit vif
  2. A type of intelligence characterized by being cutting, sarcastic, or critical in a clever way.
    fr: Esprit mordant

examples

  1. Her sharp wit made her the life of every party.

    Son esprit vif faisait d'elle l'âme de chaque fête.

  2. He used his sharp wit to mock his political opponents.

    Il utilisait son esprit mordant pour se moquer de ses adversaires politiques.