How to Say “You Look Hot” in French

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tu es canon
The English phrase "you look hot" can be translated into French as tu es canon.
These expressions are used as compliments to tell someone that they are very attractive or sexy.

Which one should you use?

In spoken French, you may hear the contraction t'es canon instead of the full form tu es canon.

Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?

The phrase tu es canon is informal and is typically used among friends or in casual dating contexts. Other informal options include Tu es vachement sexy (You're really sexy) and T'as un physique d'enfer (You've got an amazing physique). The colloquial version t'es canon is also common in casual speech.

How does it change in a sentence?

While the English phrase uses a verb for 'looking', the French phrase tu es canon uses the verb être (to be) to express that someone is inherently attractive.

Did you know?

  • The word canon shares a common ancestor with the Italian word cannone, which refers to a large artillery gun.
  • Calling someone canon is actually a shortened version of the phrase canon de beauté, which literally translates to a 'standard of beauty'.

Examples in context

  • Tu es canon dans cette robe.
    You look hot in this dress.
  • Franchement, tu es canon ce soir.
    Honestly, you look hot tonight.
  • Je te l'ai dit, tu es canon.
    I told you, you look hot.

Example conversation

Lucas and Léa are getting ready for a party.

  1. Lucas

    Wow, tu es canon !
    Wow, you look hot!
  2. Léa

    Merci, c'est gentil, Lucas.
    Thanks, that's kind, Lucas.
  3. Lucas

    Cette tenue te va vraiment bien.
    That outfit really suits you.
  4. Léa

    Tu me fais rougir.
    You're making me blush.

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