salut beau gosse
The English phrase "hey handsome" can be translated into French as salut beau gosse.
This phrase is used as an informal greeting to address a man who is considered physically attractive.
Which one should you use?
The variation salut mon beau is used to be slightly more affectionate.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The phrase is highly informal and is typically used in a flirtatious or casual manner.
How does it change in a sentence?
The term beau gosse is a noun phrase. It does not change its form based on the gender of the speaker. For example, a woman would still use beau gosse to address a man.
Did you know?
- While beau gosse is a common way to call someone handsome, the word gosse is also frequently used in many parts of France to mean 'kid' or 'child'.
- While beau gosse literally means 'handsome guy', it is often used ironically among male friends to tease someone who is acting overly vain or trying too hard to look good.
- While beau gosse is for men, the female equivalent belle gosse is used frequently, though it often carries a stronger connotation of 'cool' or 'confident' than just physical beauty.
Examples in context
- Bonjour, bel homme! Comment ça va aujourd'hui?Good day, handsome man! How are you doing today?
- Salut beau gosse! Tu veux sortir prendre un verre ce soir?Hey handsome! Do you want to grab a drink tonight?
- Salut mon beau! Tu es toujours aussi élégant.Hey, my handsome! You're always so stylish.
- Salut beau gosse, ça va ?Hey handsome, how are you?
- Regarde, elle m'a dit : « Salut beau gosse ».Look, she said to me: "Hey handsome."
Example conversation
Chloé arrives at a cafe to meet Lucas.
- ChloéSalut beau gosse !Hey handsome!
- LucasSalut Chloé, tu es ravissante.Hi Chloe, you look lovely.
- ChloéMerci ! Tu as attendu longtemps ?Thanks! Have you been waiting long?
- LucasNon, je viens d'arriver.No, I just got here.
