belle vue
The French phrase for "good view" is belle vue.
belle vue is used to describe a pleasing or impressive sight of a landscape or city from a particular place. When you want to specify what you are looking at, use the preposition sur instead of de. For example, une belle vue sur la mer means "a good view of the sea".
Which one should you use?
While belle vue is a general way to say "good view", you might use une vue imprenable if you want a stronger, more idiomatic way to describe a view that is particularly impressive or unobstructed.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the feminine form of the adjective beau, which is belle, because vue is a feminine noun.
Did you know?
- In French, the adjective imprenable is often used to describe a view that is 'unbeatable' or 'unassailable', suggesting the landscape is so magnificent it cannot be conquered or surpassed.
- The adjective belle in belle vue comes from the same root as the English word 'belle', used to describe a beautiful woman or a southern US socialite.
- While English speakers often use 'view' as a noun, French speakers sometimes use the verb voir (to see) to describe the experience of looking at a vista, such as saying 'on voit bien' to mean 'there is a good view'.
Examples in context
- J'aimerais une chambre avec une belle vue.I'd like a room with a good view.This sentence is useful for requesting a room with belle vue.Tatoeba #3718841 by Scorpionvenin14, translation #277908 by CK
- Il y a une belle vue du Mont Akagi à l'étage.There's a good view of Mt. Akagi from upstairs.This sentence is useful for describing the location of belle vue.Tatoeba #4488651 by VisionElf, translation #72894 by CN
- Il a acheté un terrain avec une belle vue pour y construire sa maison.He purchased land with a good view for building his house.This sentence is useful for describing land purchased because it has a belle vue.Tatoeba #131704 by Aiji, translation #6730997 by Eccles17
- J'ai une belle vue depuis ma chambre d'hôtel.I have a beautiful view from my hotel room.
- La Côte d'Azur offre un magnifique panorama sur la mer.The French Riviera offers a magnificent panorama of the sea.
- Lorsque je suis arrivé au sommet de la montagne, j'ai découvert une vue époustouflante.When I reached the top of the mountain, I discovered a breathtaking view.
- Le château offre une vue splendide sur la vallée.The castle offers a splendid view of the valley.
- Waouh, regarde ce joli panorama depuis cette colline !Wow, look at this nice view from this hill!
- Quelle chouette vue depuis cette terrasse !What a cool view from this terrace!
- C'est une petite plage, mais quelle vue sympa sur l'océan !It's a small beach, but what a nice view of the ocean!
- Je te recommande ce coin de montagne, il y a un superbe paysage.I recommend this mountainous area, there is a superb view.
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Example conversation
Emma and Gabriel are standing on a hotel balcony overlooking a valley.
- EmmaRegarde, Gabriel, on a une belle vue d'ici !Look, Gabriel, we have a beautiful view from here!
- GabrielC'est vrai, c'est vraiment impressionnant.It's true, it is truly impressive.
- EmmaJe suis contente que l'hôtel soit si bien situé.I am happy that the hotel is so well located.
- GabrielMoi aussi, la vue en vaut la peine.Me too, the view is worth it.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
