Beauté (en. Beauty)

/bo.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Character of what is pleasant to see or appreciate.
The beauty of a landscape can amaze us.
La beauté d'un paysage peut nous émerveiller.
Aesthetic functionality in art or nature.
The beauty of this painting lies in its vivid colors.
La beauté de cette peinture réside dans ses couleurs vives.
Quality of a person that attracts admiration through appearance.
Her radiant beauty has opened many doors for her.
Sa beauté éclatante lui a ouvert de nombreuses portes.

Etymology

From the old French 'beaute', derived from the Latin 'bellus' meaning beautiful.

Common Phrases and Expressions

inner beauty
Beauty that comes from personality and spiritual qualities.
la beauté intérieure
the beauty of the gesture
The aesthetic importance of an action.
la beauté du geste
fatal beauty
A beauty that attracts but is also destructive.
beauté fatale

Related Words

beautiful
Quality of what is pleasing or harmonious.
beau
aesthetic
The science of beauty and the arts.
esthétique
charming
One who has charm, alluring.
charmant

Slang Meanings

An exceptional beauty.
She is a real knockout.
Elle est une vraie bombe.
A person who attracts by their looks.
He really has charisma.
Il a vraiment du charisme.
A compliment on appearance.
She looks stunning today.
Elle est canon aujourd'hui.