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How to Say ‘Oh, they're gorgeous!’ in French

Oh, elles sont magnifiques !

oh el sohn mah-nyee-FEEK

[oh el sohn mah-nyee-FEEK]

Phrase Breakdown

Oh, elles sont

oh el sohn

Oh, they are

'Oh' expresses pleasant surprise. 'Elles sont' sounds like 'el son', and the final 't' is silent.

Example

Oh, elles sont belles !

Oh, they're beautiful!

Words in this phrase

[oh]

An expression of surprise or realization.

Example

Oh, je comprends maintenant.

Oh, I understand now.

elles

[el]

they (feminine)

Pronoun for a group of feminine nouns or women.

Example

Les roses ? Elles sont rouges.

The roses? They are red.

sont

[sohn]

are

"Sont" is the plural form of "être," meaning "are."

Example

Les relations sont parfois un bon indicateur de la culture d'entreprise.

Relationships are sometimes a good indicator of company culture.

magnifiques !

mah-nyee-FEEK

magnificent!

Say it 'ma-nyi-FIK', with 'gn' like 'ny'. The final 's' is silent.

Example

Le paysage est magnifique.

The landscape is magnificent.

Words in this phrase

magnifiques

[mah-nyee-FEEK]

magnificent / gorgeous

Strong adjective of admiration, here plural.

Example

Les jardins sont magnifiques.

The gardens are magnificent.

Guides for French learners

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