belles fleurs
The English phrase "beautiful flowers" is translated into French as belles fleurs.
The phrase refers to flowers that are pleasing to look at.
How does it change in a sentence?
In certain grammatical structures, the phrase may change. When the adjective precedes a plural noun, the indefinite article des often changes to de, resulting in the phrase de belles fleurs to mean "some beautiful flowers".
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid using the masculine form beaux fleurs. Because fleurs is a feminine noun, you must use the feminine form belles fleurs.
Did you know?
- The word fleur is the root of the English word 'flour'. Historically, both referred to the 'flower' or the finest part of the grain.
- In France, giving a bouquet of fleurs with an even number of stems is traditionally avoided, as even numbers are often associated with funerals.
- Giving yellow fleurs in France can be risky, as yellow is often the color of infidelity or jealousy rather than just friendship.
Examples in context
- Ils regardent des belles fleurs.They are looking at the beautiful flowers.This sentence shows how to use belles fleurs when describing what people are looking at.Tatoeba #5292004 by martin9, translation #7791102 by sharris123
- Les plus belles fleurs ont des épines.Beautiful flowers have thorns.This sentence uses belles fleurs to describe a characteristic of beautiful flowers.Tatoeba #537765 by sacredceltic, translation #535796 by Scott
- Elle cueillit de nombreuses belles fleurs.She picked a lot of beautiful flowers.This sentence demonstrates the use of belles fleurs when describing flowers being picked.Tatoeba #3432425 by sacredceltic, translation #316618 by CK
- Les fleurs que vous avez choisies pour cette soirée sont vraiment magnifiques !The flowers you selected for this evening are truly beautiful!
- Je suis émerveillé(e) par ces fleurs magnifiques dans votre jardin!I'm amazed by these beautiful flowers in your garden!
- Wow, tes roses sont vraiment magnifiques !Wow, your roses are really beautiful!
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Example conversation
Hugo and Emma are walking through a park.
- HugoRegarde, Emma, il y a de belles fleurs ici.Look, Emma, there are beautiful flowers here.
- EmmaOui, elles sont vraiment magnifiques.Yes, they are truly magnificent.
- HugoEst-ce que tu veux en cueillir une ?Do you want to pick one?
- EmmaNon, je préfère les laisser dans le jardin.No, I prefer to leave them in the garden.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
