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How to Say ‘You are very elegant.’ in French

Vous êtes très élégant.

voo et tray ay-lay-GAHN

[voo et tray ay-lay-GAHN]

🇫🇷 In France: Commenting on someone's outfit or look is safer than commenting on their body. With strangers, keep praise to clothes and style.

Phrase Breakdown

Vous êtes

voo et

You are

This is the formal 'you are'. Link the words with a 'z' sound: 'voo-ZET'.

Example

Vous êtes français ?

Are you French?

Words in this phrase

Vous

[voo]

you

Used to refer to the person or people being addressed.

Example

Vous aimez le film?

Do you like the movie?

êtes

[et]

are

Second person singular/plural form of 'to be'.

Example

Vous êtes ici.

You are here.

très élégant.

tray ay-lay-GAHN

very elegant (to a man).

Use 'élégant' for a man. The final 't' is silent: 'ay-lay-GAHN'. The 's' of 'très' can link with a 'z': 'tray-zay-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

Masculine form of the adjective, used for a man.

Example

Ce monsieur est très élégant.

This gentleman is very elegant.

Guides for French learners

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