The phrase “very beautiful” in French depends on the gender and context of what you're describing.
Common translations:
| English | French | Use for |
|---|---|---|
| Very beautiful | très beau | Masculine nouns (e.g., un homme) |
| très belle | Feminine nouns (e.g., une femme) | |
| Very beautiful (neutral) | très joli(e) | Pretty (less strong) |
| Very beautiful (emphatic) | magnifique, splendide | Either gender, more expressive |
Examples by Gender
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un très beau tableau — a very beautiful painting
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une très belle robe — a very beautiful dress
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elle est très belle — she is very beautiful
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il est très beau — he is very handsome / very beautiful
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ce paysage est magnifique — this landscape is magnificent
10 usage examples with translations
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Tu es très belle aujourd’hui.
You are very beautiful today. (to a woman) -
C’est un très beau film.
It’s a very beautiful movie. -
Quel très beau sourire !
What a very beautiful smile! -
Elle a une très belle voix.
She has a very beautiful voice. -
C’était une journée magnifique.
It was a magnificent (very beautiful) day. -
Il porte un très beau costume.
He is wearing a very beautiful suit. -
Votre maison est très belle.
Your house is very beautiful. -
Ce jardin est splendide !
This garden is stunning! -
C’est une très belle histoire.
It’s a very beautiful story. -
Tu as des yeux très beaux.
You have very beautiful eyes.