Bel (en. Beautiful)

/bɛl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Which is pleasant to see or hear.
This painting is really beautiful.
Ce tableau est vraiment bel.
To designate something precious or admirable.
She has a lovely mind.
Elle a un bel esprit.
Used to emphasize beauty or harmony.
He has a beautiful French accent.
Il a un bel accent français.

Etymology

From Latin 'bellus', meaning beautiful.

Common Phrases and Expressions

a bright future
A promising future.
un bel avenir
a great achievement
An impressive achievement.
un bel exploit
a fine example
An example worth following.
un bel exemple

Related Words

belle
The feminine form of 'bel'; meaning pretty or magnificent.
belle
beau
A masculine adjective meaning handsome.
beau

Slang Meanings

Nice or cool.
This movie was really beautiful, I loved it.
Ce film était vraiment bel, j'ai adoré.
Of high quality.
This restaurant has great service.
Ce restaurant a un bel service.