Most of us are not going have the Gaga je ne sais quoi.

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That je ne sais quoi that a certain person has in their manner of dress, in their home, possibly in their office.

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Reputed for its refinement, considerate service, and attention to detail, the Sofitel's tranquil setting understates the certain je ne sais quoi of this premier hotel.

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Use the combinatory technique to figure out what could make for a strong counterpart to ingredients seeming to be lacking that certain je ne sais quoi.

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"It's no coincidence that the phrase 'je ne sais quoi' is used to describe something so beautiful and elegant that it is seemingly indescribable, " said Erin Swift, a Manhattan-based set designer, prop stylist and author of the new book, "French Accents: At Home With Parisian Objects and Details" (Clarkson Potter).

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