bonne nuit beau gosse
bonne nuit beau gosse is the French way to say "goodnight handsome".
This phrase is a flirtatious way to say goodnight to an attractive man.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, the phrase translates to "good night beautiful guy".
Did you know?
- While 'beau gosse' is a popular way to call someone 'handsome' today, the word 'gosse' in standard French actually means 'kid' or 'child'.
- In very informal settings, French speakers might shorten beau gosse to just BG when texting, which is pronounced as the letters 'B' and 'G'.
- The term beau gosse is so common in modern French that it is often used ironically between male friends to tease each other about their vanity.
Examples in context
- Que votre nuit soit douce, bel homme.May your night be sweet, handsome man
- Bonne nuit, mon beau gosse.Goodnight, my handsome hunk
- Dors bien, mon beau mec.Sleep well, my handsome guy
- Bonne nuit, beau gosse !Goodnight, handsome!
- Bonne nuit beau gosse.Goodnight handsome.
- Allez, bonne nuit beau gosse !Alright, goodnight handsome!
Example conversation
Chloé is texting Hugo before going to bed.
- HugoJe vais me coucher maintenant.I'm going to bed now.
- ChloéMoi aussi, je suis fatiguée.Me too, I am tired.
- HugoBonne nuit beau gosse !Goodnight handsome!
- ChloéBonne nuit Chloé, fais de beaux rêves.Goodnight Chloé, sweet dreams.
