magnifique fille
The English phrase "gorgeous girl" is translated into French as magnifique fille.
A girl who is very beautiful or attractive.
Which one should you use?
A common alternative to magnifique fille is une très belle fille, which is often used in everyday conversation and translates to "a very beautiful girl".
How does it change in a sentence?
Because fille is a feminine noun, the indefinite article must be the feminine une.
Did you know?
- In certain slang contexts, the word fille can refer to a prostitute. This stems from the shortening of older, more explicit phrases like fille de joie, meaning 'girl of joy'.
- If you call a woman a magnifique fille, you might sound like you are describing a piece of art or a grand building rather than a person. The word magnifique carries a weight of grandeur that can feel overly theatrical in a casual setting.
- In French, magnifique can refer to a person's general elegance, poise or stature rather than just their facial beauty.
Examples in context
- C'était une magnifique fille de 22 ans.She was a gorgeous girl of 22.This sentence is useful for describing a girl's age using the phrase magnifique fille.Tatoeba #12420786 by calypsow, translation #4513782 by Amastan
Example conversation
Lucas and Emma are looking at a photograph.
- LucasRegarde cette photo d'Emma.Look at this photo of Emma.
- EmmaC'est une magnifique fille.She is a gorgeous girl.
- LucasJe suis d'accord avec toi.I agree with you.
- EmmaElle a un beau sourire.She has a beautiful smile.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries fille, magnifique, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
