How to Say “I Am Pretty” in French

je suis jolie
The English phrase "I am pretty" is translated into French as je suis jolie.
This phrase is a statement used by a person to say that they are physically attractive.

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase is composed of the subject je (I), the verb suis (am) and the adjective jolie (pretty).

Which one should you use?

Je suis jolie (I am pretty) is generally considered a softer, more moderate compliment than je suis belle (I am beautiful).

How does it change in a sentence?

The form je suis jolie is used by a female speaker. A male speaker would use the masculine form je suis joli.

Did you know?

  • While jolie is an adjective for beauty, it is also used in the expression un joli bout de chemin to describe a 'long' or 'significant' distance traveled.
  • The adjective joli is sometimes used as an intensifier to mean 'considerable', such as une jolie somme for a 'pretty penny' or a large sum of money.
  • If a man says je suis joli, he might not be describing his looks, as in some French dialects, calling a man 'joli' can colloquially imply he is 'cute' or even 'effeminate'.

Examples in context

  • Bonjour à tous, je suis belle et confiante.
    Hello everyone, I am beautiful and confident.
  • En cette soirée spéciale, je suis ravissante.
    On this special evening, I am stunning.
  • Ce soir, je suis vraiment canon avec ma nouvelle robe.
    Tonight, I look absolutely stunning in my new dress.
  • Regardez-moi ! Je suis super jolie aujourd'hui.
    Look at me! I look really cute today.
  • Avec mon nouveau look, je suis trop mignonne, non ?
    With my new look, am I not adorable?
  • Je suis jolie aujourd'hui.
    I am pretty today.
  • Regarde-moi, je suis jolie dans cette robe.
    Look at me, I am pretty in this dress.
  • Je sais que je suis jolie.
    I know that I am pretty.

Example conversation

Chloé is looking in the mirror before a party.

  1. Lucas

    Est-ce que je suis prête ?
    Am I ready?
  2. Chloé

    Oui, et tu es magnifique !
    Yes, and you are magnificent!
  3. Lucas

    Merci, je trouve que je suis jolie.
    Thanks, I find that I am pretty.
  4. Chloé

    C'est vrai, Chloé.
    That is true, Chloé.
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