tu es magnifique
In French, the phrase "you look amazing" can be expressed as tu es magnifique.
This phrase is a compliment used to tell someone that they look very beautiful or attractive.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase tu es magnifique literally translates to "you are magnificent".
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase tu es magnifique is gender-neutral in spelling and remains the same whether you are speaking to a man or a woman. If you are speaking to a stranger, a superior or a group of people, you should use the formal/plural form vous êtes magnifique. Additionally, Tu as un look incroyable! can be used to say "You have an incredible look!"
Did you know?
- If you want to tell someone they look amazing in a way that implies they are 'stunning' or 'breathtaking', you might use éblouissante, which relates to the word for 'blinding' light.
- The word look in the phrase Tu as un look incroyable! is an English loanword that has been fully integrated into French to specifically describe a person's overall style or fashion sense.
- In some French social contexts, giving a compliment as direct as tu es magnifique can be seen as flirtatious or overly intense compared to the more casual 'you look great' in English.
Examples in context
- Tu es magnifique dans cette robe !You look amazing in this dress!
- Tu es magnifique dans cette robe.You look amazing in this dress.
- Regarde-toi dans le miroir, tu es magnifique.Look at yourself in the mirror, you look amazing.
- Je voulais juste te dire que tu es magnifique.I just wanted to tell you that you look amazing.
Example conversation
Lucas and Chloé are getting ready to go out for a date.
- LucasChloé, tu es magnifique ce soir.Chloé, you look amazing tonight.
- ChloéC'est très gentil, merci Lucas.That is very kind, thank you Lucas.
- LucasCette couleur te va très bien.That color suits you very well.
- ChloéTu es très mignon aussi.You are very cute too.
