How to Say “A Guy Is Hot” in French

By •
un mec est canon
The English phrase "a guy is hot" can be expressed in French as un mec est canon.
This phrase is used to describe a man who is physically very attractive.

Which one should you use?

While un mec est beau is a standard way to say a man is handsome, un mec est canon is much more colloquial and emphasizes high physical attractiveness.

Did you know?

  • The word mec is actually a shortened version of the word maquereau, which means 'pimp'.

Examples in context

  • J'ai rencontré un homme aujourd'hui, et il est vraiment séduisant!
    I met a man today, and he is really attractive!
  • Regarde ce mec là-bas, il est totalement canon!
    Look at that guy over there, he is totally smoking hot!
  • Cet acteur est d'une grande beauté, tout le monde le trouve super sexy.
    This actor is of great beauty, everyone finds him super sexy.

Example conversation

Lucas and Chloé are people-watching at a cafe.

  1. Lucas

    Regarde le serveur, je trouve qu'un mec est canon !
    Look at the waiter, I think that guy is hot!
  2. Chloé

    C'est vrai, il est très beau.
    True, he is very handsome.
  3. Lucas

    Tu penses qu'il est célibataire ?
    Do you think he is single?
  4. Chloé

    Peut-être, va lui parler !
    Maybe, go talk to him!

Sources

⭐Share⭐ to appreciate human effort 🙏
Sara Susan
Sara SusanHelp make this guide better. Spot a mistake, know another way to say it, or have an example from real life? Share it below.
guest
0 Comments
Newest
Oldest Most Voted
Scroll to Top