How to Say ‘What a beautiful goal!’ in French
Quel beau but !
kel boh bewt
[kel boh bewt]
💬 Usage Tip: A very natural football reaction. Short, enthusiastic, and easy to shout right after the ball hits the net.
🇫🇷 In France: French fans love complimenting a stylish finish with « Quel beau but ! » especially for long-range shots or team play.
Phrase Breakdown
Quel
[kel]
what
Introduces the exclamation what a... to react enthusiastically.
Quel moment magnifique après ce but !
What a magnificent moment after that goal!
beau
[boh]
beautiful / nice
Describes the goal as elegant, skillful, or impressive.
Un beau tir, puis un beau but !
A nice shot, then a beautiful goal!
but
[bewt]
goal
Refers to the scored goal in football.
Ce but change tout dans le match.
That goal changes everything in the match.
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