tu as l'air moche
The English phrase 'you look ugly' is translated into French as tu as l'air moche.
This phrase is used to tell someone that their physical appearance is not attractive.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, tu as l'air moche translates to 'you have the air ugly'.
How does it change in a sentence?
Use vous avez l'air moche instead of tu as l'air moche when addressing someone formally or a group of people.
Did you know?
- While moche is common, French speakers often use the phrase être moche comme un pou, meaning to be 'as ugly as a louse'.
- The word moche is actually a linguistic relative of the verb moquer, which means 'to mock'.
- The word moche can also be used as a slang term in some regions to describe something that is not just visually unappealing, but also poor in quality or 'dodgy'.
Examples in context
- Tu as l'air moche avec ce chapeau.You look ugly with that hat.
- Je ne veux pas sortir, tu as l'air moche ce soir.I don't want to go out, you look ugly tonight.
Example conversation
Two friends are arguing about a fashion choice in a bedroom.
- GabrielEmma, tu as l'air moche avec ce maquillage.Emma, you look ugly with that makeup.
- EmmaC'est méchant, Gabriel !That's mean, Gabriel!
- GabrielJe suis juste honnête.I am just being honest.
- EmmaTu es vraiment désagréable.You are really unpleasant.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries as, moche, tu, CC BY-SA 4.0.
