How do you say "You look great." in French?

"You look great." in French is "Vous avez l'air superbe.". This phrase is commonly used in France.

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How to Say ‘You look great.’ in French

Q: What does "Vous avez l'air superbe." mean in English?

"Vous avez l'air superbe." means "You look great." in English. Usage tip: [Avoir l'air] means "to look/seem," not literally "to have the air." You can reuse it with many adjectives: [Vous avez l'air fatigué] = "You look tired."

Vous avez l'air superbe.

voo ah-vay l ehr soo-pehrb

[voo ah-vay l ehr soo-pehrb]

💬 Usage Tip: [Avoir l'air] means "to look/seem," not literally "to have the air." You can reuse it with many adjectives: [Vous avez l'air fatigué] = "You look tired."

🇫🇷 In France: Complimenting a stranger's looks can feel bold in France too, especially if it sounds flirtatious. This lands better with a warm tone and in a natural context, like noticing someone's outfit or style.

Phrase Breakdown

Vous

[voo]

you

Formal or plural subject pronoun used to address someone politely.

Example

Vous avez l'air superbe aujourd'hui.

You look superb today.

avez

[ah-vay]

have

Form of avoir used with vous; here it helps form the expression avoir l'air.

Example

Vous avez l'air superbe ce soir.

You look superb this evening.

[l]

the

Contracted form of le or la before a vowel; here part of the fixed expression l'air.

Example

Vous avez l'air superbe dans cette tenue.

You look superb in this outfit.

air

[ehr]

appearance / look

In avoir l'air, air means someone's appearance or the impression they give.

Example

Vous avez l'air superbe avec ce sourire.

You look superb with that smile.

superbe

[soo-pehrb]

superb

A strong compliment meaning wonderful-looking, impressive, or excellent.

Example

Vous avez l'air superbe en bleu.

You look superb in blue.

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