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    Jolie (en. Pretty)

    [ʒo.li]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Designating a person or thing that is beautiful or attractive.
    She is wearing a pretty dress for the party.
    Elle porte une jolie robe pour la fête.
    Used to show affection or admiration.
    It's a lovely gesture on his part.
    C'est un joli geste de sa part.
    As a synonym for 'kind' or 'nice'.
    He has a lovely smile that lights up the room.
    Il a un joli sourire qui illumine la pièce.
    Can also apply to landscapes or objects.
    The garden is really pretty in spring.
    Le jardin est vraiment joli au printemps.
    Can express the idea of delicacy or fineness.
    These flowers have a lovely scent.
    Ces fleurs ont un joli parfum.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'jollitas', meaning 'beauty' or 'grace'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a lovely surprise
    a pleasant surprise
    une jolie surprise
    to give a lovely gift
    to give a gift that is pleasing
    faire un joli cadeau
    a pretty small town
    a charming and pleasant town
    une jolie petite ville
    a lovely smile
    a smile that attracts attention
    un joli sourire

    Related Words

    nicely
    Pleasant or enjoyable manner.
    joliment
    pretty girl
    Affectionate term for a young attractive woman.
    jolie fille
    prettiness
    Quality of being pretty.
    joliesse

    Slang Meanings

    A very beautiful person.
    This actress is really pretty.
    Cette actrice est vraiment jolie.
    A compliment for something that is nice.
    This cake is lovely; I don't even want to touch it.
    Ce gâteau est joli, je ne veux même pas y toucher.