How to Say You Are Beautiful in French

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Tell a woman she is beautiful with "Tu es belle."

   This literally translates to "You are beautiful." The first part, "tu es" means "you are," and the word "belle" translates as "beautiful." "Tu es belle" is pronounced as "Two eh bell."
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   Step 2: Use the formal "vous êtes belle" when talking to superiors

   "Vous" is the formal version of "tu," and is used in "proper" conversation.
   
   Though there is no hard and fast rule for when to use "vous," a good rule of thumb is to use it for anyone you would refer to as "Ms." or "Mrs." in English.
   
   Pronounce this as "vooz eht bell." Note how there is no "s" at the end of belle when speaking to one person. , This is the plural form of the equation, but the translation is the same.
   
   Note how you cannot just add an "s" to belles, you need to use the plural form of "you are" as well
   -- "Vous êtes." Pronounce this as "vooz eht bell."
   
   If you want to spice up your romantic vocabulary, there are a lot of words that you can substitute for "belle." Try out these, adding them in the phrases "Tu es _____" or "Vous êtes ____:" Jolie:
   Pretty Mignonne:
   Cute Superbe, Splendide:
   Gorgeous Séduisante:
   Alluring or attractive Une jolie femme:
   A beautiful woman.
   
   Tu es la plus belle fille que j'ai jamais vue:
   You are the most beautiful girl I have ever seen.
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   Step 3: the elderly

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   Step 4: or distinguished people.

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   Step 5: Tell multiple women they are beautiful by saying "Vous êtes belles."

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   Step 6: Learn synonyms for the word "beautiful" in French.

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