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Learn “Raconteur”

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Raconteur

noun/rak-on-tur/

Meaning

a person who tells anecdotes in a skilful and amusing way.

In context

As a raconteur, his dinner parties were always entertaining.

Remember it

French 'raconter' = to tell — a raconTEUR takes you on a TOUR through hilarious stories.

Use it well

A compliment for skilled storytellers: 'a gifted raconteur' — use for people whose anecdotes keep everyone entertained.