tu es si beau
The English phrase "you're so handsome" is translated into French as tu es si beau.
This phrase is a compliment used to tell a man or boy that he is very attractive. The word beau is the standard term for handsome, but it is also the general word for "beautiful" and can be used to describe objects or scenery.
Which one should you use?
You can use tellement instead of si to mean "so" or "so much" in this context, as in tu es tellement beau.
How does it change in a sentence?
To say "you're so handsome" in a formal context or to a stranger, use vous êtes si beau instead of tu es si beau.
Did you know?
- If you are complimenting a man's style or overall look, French speakers often use beau gosse, which is a colloquial term meaning 'hot guy'.
- There is a French idiom faire le beau, which means to show off or act vain, rather than simply being handsome.
- The phrase beau can change to bel before a masculine noun starting with a vowel or a silent h, such as un bel homme for 'a handsome man'.
Examples in context
- Tu es si beau quand tu souris.You are so handsome when you smile.
- Tu es si beau dans ce costume.You are so handsome in this suit.
Example conversation
Manon compliments Lucas before a party.
- ManonTu es si beau avec cette chemise !You're so handsome with this shirt!
- LucasMerci, Manon. C'est gentil.Thanks, Manon. That's kind.
- ManonC'est la vérité, tu rayonnes.It's the truth, you're glowing.
- LucasTu es très belle aussi.You are very beautiful too.
