No. 11,771 in French
sophistication
Refinement, elegance, or complexity in appearance, ideas, or manners.
In a sentence
La sophistication de son discours impressionna tout le monde.
The sophistication of his speech impressed everyone.
The word 'sophistication' here conveys the refinement, complexity, and elegance demonstrated in the speech that captivated the audience.
Elle a toujours admiré la sophistication des villes européennes.
She has always admired the sophistication of European cities.
In this context, 'sophistication' refers to the modernity, cultural richness, and refined features characteristic of European urban areas.
Cette peinture montre une grande sophistication dans ses détails.
This painting shows great sophistication in its details.
The usage shows 'sophistication' as the quality of being intricate, skillfully done, and manifesting artistic elegance.
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