jolie laide

French

Etymology

Literally, “pretty [and] ugly”, or more loosely translated as “with unusual, flawed or quirky good looks”.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ʒɔ.li lɛd/

Adjective

jolie laide (invariable)

  1. (idiomatic) unconventionally attractive

Noun

jolie laide f (plural jolies laides)

  1. A woman who is unconventionally attractive.
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