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How to Say ‘Oh, that's a lovely age!’ in French

Oh, c'est un bel âge !

oh suh eh uhn bel AHZH

[oh suh eh uhn bel AHZH]

🇫🇷 In France: A warm, standard compliment when someone mentions their child's age. It works for almost any age.

Phrase Breakdown

Oh, c'est

oh suh eh

Oh, it's

Say 'oh, say'. The 't' of 'c'est' will link to the next word.

Example

Oh, c'est joli !

Oh, it's pretty!

Words in this phrase

[oh]

An expression of surprise or realization.

Example

Oh, je comprends maintenant.

Oh, I understand now.

[suh]

Used to refer to a thing previously mentioned.

Example

C'est incroyable.

It is incredible.

est

[eh]

Third person singular present of be.

Example

C'est important.

It is important.

un bel âge !

uhn bel AHZH

a lovely age!

Together with 'c'est' it sounds like 'say-tun beh-LAZH'.

Example

Dix ans, un bel âge !

Ten years old, a lovely age!

Words in this phrase

[uhn]

a / an

An indefinite article used before a masculine singular noun.

Example

Un grand repas est prévu pour son anniversaire.

A big meal is planned for his/her birthday.

bel

[bel]

beautiful / lovely

Form of 'beau' used before a masculine noun starting with a vowel or silent h.

Example

C'est un bel enfant.

He is a beautiful child.

âge

[AHZH]

age

Masculine noun for how old someone is or a stage of life.

Example

Quel âge a ton fils ?

How old is your son?

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