Jolivet (en. Pretty)
[ʒo.li.vɛ]
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
That which is attractive or alluring.
This painting is really jolivet.
Cette peinture est vraiment jolivet.
That which brings pleasure or joy.
She has a jolivet smile that lights up the room.
Elle a un sourire jolivet qui illumine la pièce.
Having an appealing or charming appearance.
The architecture of this building is jolivet.
L'architecture de ce bâtiment est jolivet.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'pretty' with the diminutive suffix '-vet'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
It's a pretty little jolivet.
An expression to describe something that is both small and cute.
C'est un joli petit jolivet
It's made jolivet.
That which is rendered charming or pleasant.
Fait jolivet
A jolivet decoration.
A decoration that is beautiful and pleasing.
Une déco jolivet
Related Words
pretty
Something beautiful or pleasing.
joli
prettily
In a pleasant or charming manner.
joliment
prettiness
The quality of being pretty.
joliesse
Slang Meanings
Something very beautiful or alluring.
This new car is really jolivet!
Cette nouvelle voiture est vraiment jolivet !
A compliment for an attractive person.
Look at that guy, he’s so jolivet!
Regarde ce gars, il est trop jolivet !