belle cousine
The English phrase "beautiful cousin" is translated into French as belle cousine.
This phrase is used to describe a female cousin who is physically attractive.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase changes to beau cousin if the cousin is male. The form belle cousine is specifically the feminine form.
Did you know?
- The word belle is used in the term belle-mère for 'mother-in-law' and belle-fille for 'daughter-in-law' or 'step-daughter'.
- While cousine means 'cousin', the word cousinade describes a large family reunion specifically for cousins to gather.
- The adjective belle is used in the expression belle et bien, which means 'well and truly' or 'completely'.
Examples in context
- Ma belle cousine, tu es vraiment ravissante !My beautiful cousin, you are truly ravishing!
- Ta belle cousine est arrivée.Your beautiful cousin has arrived.
Example conversation
Manon shows a photo of her family to Lucas.
- ManonC'est une photo de ma belle cousine.This is a photo of my beautiful cousin.
- LucasElle est vraiment très jolie.She is really very pretty.
- ManonOui, tout le monde dit ça.Yes, everyone says that.
- LucasTu as une belle cousine, Manon.You have a beautiful cousin, Manon.
