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How to Say ‘Wow, you've got style!’ in French

Tu as du style, dis donc !

tyoo ah dew STEEL dee dohnk

[tyoo ah dew STEEL dee dohnk]

🇫🇷 In France: Playful and casual, this fits a relaxed date; it sounds friendly-teasing rather than gushing.

Phrase Breakdown

Tu as du style,

tyoo ah dew STEEL

You've got style,

A compliment on how someone looks. Say 'tu-a du STEEL'.

Example

Tu as du style avec ce manteau.

You've got style in that coat.

Words in this phrase

[tyoo]

you

An informal singular pronoun used to address one person.

Example

Tu travailles dans une start-up ou une grande entreprise ?

Do you work in a start-up or a large company?

[ah]

have

Form of 'avoir' used with 'tu'.

Example

Tu as un chien ?

Do you have a dog?

[dew]

some (partitive)

Partitive article used with activities after 'faire'.

Example

Il fait du vélo.

He goes cycling.

style

[STEEL]

style

Masculine noun for a personal way of dressing or doing things.

Example

J'adore ton style.

I love your style.

dis donc !

dee dohnk

wow! / I must say!

An exclamation of surprise or admiration. Say 'dee DONK', with a nasal 'on'.

Example

Il fait chaud, dis donc !

Wow, it's hot!

Words in this phrase

dis

[dee]

say / hey

Imperative of 'dire'; used casually to get attention before a question.

Example

Dis, tu viens ce soir ?

Hey, are you coming tonight?

donc

[dohnk]

do (emphatic)

Softens or emphasizes an invitation; not translated literally.

Example

Asseyez-vous donc !

Do sit down!

Guides for French learners

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