Tu es beau
The English phrase "you are beautiful" is translated into French as Tu es beau.
Tu es beau is a compliment used to tell a man or a boy that he is physically attractive.
Which one should you use?
While Tu es beau is used for a male, you should use Tu es belle when speaking to a woman or a girl.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective beau is the masculine form and is used to describe a male subject.
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often forget that beau must change to belle to match a female subject.
Did you know?
- The word beau can be used in the expression faire beau, which has nothing to do with people and instead means the weather is nice.
- The English word 'beau', meaning a boyfriend or male admirer, is actually a direct loanword from the French beau.
- The word beau changes to bel before a masculine noun starting with a vowel or silent H, such as in un bel homme.
Examples in context
- Tu es beau.You are beautiful.This sentence is useful for practicing the phrase Tu es beau.Tatoeba #575783 by sacredceltic, translation #20097 by CK
- Tu es beau dans ce costume.You are handsome in this suit.
- Je te l'ai dit, tu es beau.I told you, you are beautiful.
Example conversation
Léa and Nathan are getting ready for a date.
- LéaTu es très beau ce soir, Nathan.You are very handsome tonight, Nathan.
- NathanMerci, c'est gentil de ta part.Thank you, that is kind of you.
- LéaTu es beau quand tu souris.You are beautiful when you smile.
- NathanTu me fais rougir, Léa.You are making me blush, Léa.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries beau, tu, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
