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How to Say ‘You look very elegant’ in French

Tu es très élégant

tyoo eh tray ay-lay-GAHN

[tyoo eh tray ay-lay-GAHN]

💬 Usage Tip: Élégant is the form for a man; to a woman say Tu es très élégante, where the final t is now pronounced.

Phrase Breakdown

Tu es

tyoo eh

You are

Informal 'you are'. Say 'tu-É'.

Example

Tu es prêt ?

Are you ready?

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?

[eh]

are

Form of 'être' (to be) used with 'tu'.

Example

Tu es fatigué ?

Are you tired?

très élégant

tray ay-lay-GAHN

very elegant

'Élégant' is the masculine form. The 't' is silent and the ending is nasal: 'ay-lay-GAHN'.

Example

Ce costume est très élégant.

This suit is very elegant.

Words in this phrase

très

[tray]

very

"Très" is used to strengthen an adjective or adverb.

Example

Est très important pour garder une bonne ambiance.

Is very important for maintaining a good atmosphere.

élégant

[ay-lay-GAHN]

elegant

Adjective meaning stylish and graceful; masculine form.

Example

Il porte un costume élégant.

He is wearing an elegant suit.

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