No. 5,778 in French

cointe

"Cointe" means "pretty," "cute," or "quaint" in old or literary French.

In a sentence

Elle a un caractère cointe qui la rend unique.
She has a quirky personality which makes her unique.
In this sentence, "cointe" is used as an adjective describing a person's character as quirky or charmingly unconventional.
Le vieux quartier est rempli de détails coinés qui fascinent les visiteurs.
The old district is full of quaint details that captivate visitors.
Here, "coiné" (from "cointe") describes details in a place as quaint or attractively unusual.
Son sourire cointe laisse une impression chaleureuse.
Her charming smile leaves a warm impression.
In this context, "cointe" modifies a smile, suggesting its peculiar charm or allure.

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