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quaint [kweɪnt]∎ a quaint little cottage un mignon petit cottage;∎ the quaint narrow streets of the old town les rues étroites et pittoresques de la vieille ville;∎ she made a quaint curtsey elle exécuta une révérence au charme désuet;∎ a quaint old lady une vieille dame aux manières désuètes∎ what a quaint idea! quelle drôle d'idée!
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