je suis beau
The French phrase for "I am handsome" is je suis beau.
This phrase is used by a man to state that he is physically attractive.
What does it mean word for word?
The word beau means handsome or beautiful.
Which one should you use?
While je suis beau is the standard way to say a man is handsome, the feminine form je suis belle is used by women to say "I am beautiful".
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the first-person singular subject je (I) and the verb suis (am).
Did you know?
- While je suis beau is a statement of fact, adding the word bien to say je suis bien beau can ironically mean the speaker is not actually handsome at all.
- If a man says je suis beau in a casual setting, it can sound boastful or humorous, as French culture often favors modesty or self-deprecation over direct self-praise.
- The word beau comes from the Latin word bellus, which was actually a diminutive meaning 'pretty' or 'charming' rather than 'grand'.
Examples in context
- Je suis beau.I am handsome.This sentence is useful for practicing the phrase je suis beau.Tatoeba #437500 by Archibald, translation #6165593 by catarwww
- Je suis beau dans ce costume.I am handsome in this suit.
- Je sais que je suis beau.I know that I am handsome.
Example conversation
A man is checking himself in a mirror before a date.
- LéaTu te trouves comment ?How do you think you look?
- NathanJe suis beau, non ?I am handsome, right?
- LéaOui, Nathan, tu es très beau.Yes, Nathan, you are very handsome.
- NathanMerci, Léa, c'est gentil.Thanks, Léa, that is kind.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries beau, je, suis, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
