beau sourire
The English phrase "beautiful smile" is translated into French as beau sourire.
The phrase is used to describe a smile that is pleasing or attractive to look at.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the adjective beau (beautiful) and the noun sourire (smile).
Which one should you use?
For example, you might use Un sourire magnifique to mean a magnificent smile, Un sourire ravissant for a delightful smile, Un sourire éblouissant for a dazzling smile, Un sourire enchanteur for an enchanting smile or Un sourire radieux for a radiant smile. In an informal context, you can use Un sourire ravageur to mean a killer smile.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of beau sourire is beaux sourires.
Did you know?
- While 'beau sourire' is a compliment, calling someone a beau parleur actually means they are a 'smooth talker' or someone who uses beautiful words to deceive people.
- The word sourire comes from the Latin 'subrīdĕre', where the prefix 'sub-' suggests a smile that begins 'under' or 'from below' the lips.
- The term sourire is also used in French to describe the curved part of a certain type of architectural molding.
Examples in context
- Marie a un beau sourire.Mary has a beautiful smile.Tatoeba #7759182 by felix63, translation #3145314 by Hybrid
- Elle avait un beau sourire.She had a beautiful smile.Tatoeba #4765608 by sacredceltic, translation #3145313 by Hybrid
- Tu as un beau sourire.You have a beautiful smile.Tatoeba #3574530 by Lebensfreude, translation #2045790 by CK
- Lorsque vous souriez, vous avez un sourire magnifique qui illumine la pièce.When you smile, you have a magnificent smile that lights up the room.
- Waouh ! Tu as vraiment un sourire ravageur, ça te va à merveille !Wow! You truly have a killer smile, it suits you perfectly!
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Example conversation
Léa and Hugo are chatting at a cafe.
- LéaHugo, tu as un beau sourire.Hugo, you have a beautiful smile.
- HugoMerci, c'est gentil de ta part.Thank you, that is kind of you.
- LéaÇa te va très bien.It suits you very well.
- HugoToi aussi, tu es très charmante.You too, you are very charming.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries beau, sourire, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
