belles fesses
The English phrase 'nice bum' can be translated into French as belles fesses.
This phrase is used as a compliment to describe someone's buttocks as being attractive.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to 'beautiful buttocks'.
Which one should you use?
While the singular form belle fesse is grammatically correct, it is much less common than the plural belles fesses when giving this compliment. For a more vulgar and slang alternative, you can use un beau cul, which translates to 'a nice ass'.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
belles fesses is an informal and highly sexualized expression. It is not suitable for polite or professional conversation.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form belle fesse is grammatically correct, but the plural form belles fesses is the standard way to express this compliment.
Did you know?
- While belles fesses is sexual, the phrase avoir le cul bordé de nouilles uses the vulgar word for bum to mean someone is incredibly lucky.
- The word cul is so versatile that avoir le cul entre deux chaises means to be undecided or stuck between two options.
- The word fesse is etymologically related to the Old French word for 'the side' or 'the flank', referring to the lateral parts of the body.
Examples in context
- Vous avez un beau derrière.You have a beautiful bum.
- Votre postérieur est charmant.Your posterior is charming.
- Je dois dire que votre derrière est très élégant.I must say, your bum is very elegant.
- T'as un cul magnifique!You have an amazing ass!
- Ton derrière est superbe!Your bum is superb!
- J'adore ton petit cul!I love your little butt!
- Elle a de très belles fesses.She has a very nice bum.
- Tes belles fesses attirent l'attention.Your nice bum attracts attention.
Example conversation
A couple is flirting at home.
- GabrielMa chérie, tu as de belles fesses.Darling, you have a nice bum.
- EmmaOh, merci Gabriel !Oh, thank you Gabriel!
- GabrielC'est très séduisant.It is very seductive.
- EmmaTu es très gentil.You are very kind.
