beau→ beautifulFrench word meaning
"beau" is a A1-level French word meaning "beautiful". Below you can find 22 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real French conversations.
22 stories
Example Sentences
The Ugly Duckling
Le vilain petit canard voit de beaux oiseaux blancs.
The ugly duckling sees beautiful white birds.
First Day of School
L'école est grande et belle.
The school is big and beautiful.
Christmas Morning
Le sapin de Noël est magnifique.
The Christmas tree is beautiful.
The Fox and the Grapes
Puis il voit quelque chose de beau.
Then he sees something beautiful.
Beach Vacation
Aujourd'hui, c'est une belle journée.
Today is a beautiful day.
The Sightseeing Tour
La place est grande et belle.
The square is big and beautiful.
Asking for Directions
La ville est très belle.
The city is very beautiful.
Autumn Leaves
'Cette feuille est belle.'
'This leaf is beautiful.'
A Snowy Day
Le parc est très beau aujourd'hui.
The park is very beautiful today.
At the Dry Cleaner
Anna a une belle robe bleue.
Anna has a beautiful blue dress.
Buying Souvenirs
Les cartes postales représentent de belles vues de Barcelone.
The postcards show beautiful pictures of Barcelona.
Finding WiFi Abroad
L'hôtel est très beau.
The hotel is very nice.
At the Shoe Store
Anna voit une jolie paire.
Anna sees a beautiful pair.
Small Talk in the Elevator
'Il fait beau dehors,' dit Peter.
'It is a nice day outside,' Peter says.
The Tour Guide
Elle travaille dans une belle vieille ville.
She works in a beautiful old city.
Wedding Day
'Tu es absolument magnifique,' dit sa mère, les larmes aux yeux.
'You look absolutely beautiful,' her mother says with tears in her eyes.
Puss in Boots
Le chat mit les bottes et avait fière allure.
The cat put on the boots and looked very handsome.
The Apology
Elle a acheté un beau bouquet de fleurs.
She bought a beautiful bouquet of flowers.
Visiting Rome
L'église était le plus beau bâtiment qu'ils aient jamais vu.
The church was the most beautiful building they had ever seen.
Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
Le Dr Jekyll était un homme grand et beau avec un visage aimable.
Dr. Jekyll was a tall, handsome man with a kind face.
The Old Photograph
'Il y avait un homme – un bel étranger qui vint en ville.'
'There was a man – a handsome stranger who came to town.'
Graduation Speech
'C'est beau et sincère,' dit-elle.
'This is beautiful and honest,' she said.
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