Beau (en. Beautiful)

/bo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Having a pleasant, agreeable appearance.
This painting is truly beautiful.
Ce tableau est vraiment beau.
That provokes aesthetic admiration.
He has a beautiful smile.
Il a un beau sourire.
That is admirable for its moral or intellectual qualities.
It’s a beautiful gesture on his part.
C'est un beau geste de sa part.

Etymology

Comes from the Latin 'bellus' which means 'beautiful' or 'pretty'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

nice weather
Pleasant weather.
beau temps
handsome guy
A handsome man.
beau gosse
beautiful book
A well-presented book or one of good quality.
beau livre

Related Words

beauty
The quality of being beautiful.
beauté
brother-in-law
Brother of one's spouse.
beau-frère
in-law
Relative by marriage.
beau-parent

Slang Meanings

An attractive person.
He really is a handsome guy.
Il est vraiment un beau gosse.
A good time or a beautiful experience.
We had a great time at the party.
On a passé une soirée beau à la fête.