how to pronounce finesse

/fi.nɛs/

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finesse is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of finesse in a speech by a native speaker of standard french:

“… pour la finesse et la variété de son …”

meanings of finesse

noun:

Thinness.
Fineness, delicacy; slenderness.
Keenness, sharpness (of blade).
Fineness (of hair, writing etc.).
Perceptiveness; sensitivity, finesse.

finesse frequency in french - C1 level of CEFR

the word finesse occurs in french on average 13.1 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C1 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.