tu as de beaux yeux
The English phrase "you have beautiful eyes" is translated into French as tu as de beaux yeux.
Meaning: you have beautiful eyes (phrase)
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase tu as de beaux yeux, the plural indefinite article des changes to de because the adjective beaux precedes the noun yeux.
Did you know?
- While tu is used for 'you' in this phrase, using it with a stranger in France can be seen as overly intimate or aggressive.
- The word for eyes yeux is a linguistic oddity because it is the plural form of œil, but the two words look and sound completely different.
- The word beaux is the plural of beau, which is a cognate of the English word 'beau', used to describe a male admirer.
Examples in context
- Tu as de beaux yeux.You have beautiful eyes.This sentence shows a direct compliment.Tatoeba #1708122 by manuk7, translation #2045766 by CK
- Je ne sais pas si je te l'ai jamais dit mais tu as de beaux yeux.I don't know if I've ever told you, but you have beautiful eyes.This sentence is useful for adding a conversational touch to the compliment.Tatoeba #2319137 by sacredceltic, translation #2318239 by CK
- Tu as de beaux yeux, tu sais.You know, you have beautiful eyes.This sentence is useful for emphasizing the compliment.Tatoeba #440066 by Clavain, translation #440890 by Clavain
Example conversation
Nathan and Manon are sitting in a cafe.
- NathanTu as de beaux yeux, Manon.You have beautiful eyes, Manon.
- ManonC'est très gentil, Nathan.That is very kind, Nathan.
- NathanJe le pense vraiment.I really mean it.
- ManonMerci beaucoup, tu me fais rougir.Thank you very much, you are making me blush.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “you have beautiful eyes” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
