belles lèvres
The English phrase "beautiful lips" is translated into French as belles lèvres.
This phrase is used to describe lips that are visually attractive or pleasing to look at.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the feminine plural adjective belles (beautiful) and the feminine plural noun lèvres (lips).
How does it change in a sentence?
In standard French, when the adjective belles precedes a plural noun like lèvres, the indefinite article des changes to de, as seen in the phrase de belles lèvres.
Did you know?
- In high-fashion French descriptions, the term boudeuse is sometimes added to belles lèvres to describe a 'pouty' look, which is considered a specific aesthetic of beauty.
- The word lèvre shares a linguistic root with the word labium in Latin, which is why you see the 'l' and 'b' sounds persist in medical terms like 'labial' in English.
- The word lèvres is used in French to describe not only the mouth, but also the edges of other objects, such as the 'lip' of a cup or a vessel.
Examples in context
- Vous avez de très belles lèvres.You have beautiful lips.Tatoeba #4052506 by Scorpionvenin14, translation #4051669 by Hybrid
- J'adore ses lèvres magnifiques et sensuelles.I love her magnificent and sensual lips.
- Ses lèvres sont vraiment sublimes.Her lips are truly sublime.
- Il a de jolies lèvres pulpeuses.He has pretty, full lips.
- Je craque complètement pour ses lèvres à croquer.I totally fall for her irresistible lips.
- Oh là là, qu'est-ce que j'aimerais avoir des lèvres aussi belles !Oh, how I wish I had such beautiful lips!
- Elle a de belles lèvres.She has beautiful lips.
Example conversation
Gabriel is complimenting Léa on her makeup.
- LéaTu aimes mon nouveau rouge à lèvres ?Do you like my new lipstick?
- GabrielOui, il te donne de belles lèvres.Yes, it gives you beautiful lips.
- LéaC'est vraiment gentil, merci Gabriel.That is really kind, thank you Gabriel.
- GabrielJe te dis la vérité.I am telling you the truth.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
