🇫🇷 How to say

“beautiful” in French

beau
Illustration of "beautiful" in a French cultural setting
A couple walks hand-in-hand through a sunlit Parisian park, admiring the vibrant flower beds and elegant architecture around them. Their smiles reflect the sheer beauty of the moment.

Usage note

Use 'beau' for masculine nouns and 'belle' for feminine nouns to describe beauty in people, places, or things—it’s a common and warm compliment in French culture.

Examples

  • C'est un beau jour.

    It's a beautiful day.

  • Il est très beau.

    He is very handsome.

  • Tu as une belle maison.

    You have a beautiful house.

Quick check

What does "beau" mean?

  • A. beautiful
  • B. far
  • C. difficult
  • D. old

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