belle
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
1.
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la pomme).
(feminine)
(aesthetically pleasing)
a. beautiful
Nous avons fini par trouver une belle plage, loin de tous les touristes.We eventually found a beautiful beach, far from all the tourists.
b. good-looking
Ma tante est une très belle femme.My aunt is a very good-looking woman.
c. lovely
Quelle belle poupée ! Tu l'as eue pour ton anniversaire ?What a lovely doll! Did you get it for your birthday?
2.
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la pomme).
(feminine)
(pleasant)
a. nice
L'été dernier, Justine a fait de belles promenades dans le Massif de l'Estérel.Last summer, Justine took nice walks in the Massif de l'Esterel.
b. fine
Passer une nuit dans un château si ancien a été une très belle expérience.Spending the night in such an old castle was a very fine experience.
c. lovely
La représentation théâtrale était très belle. Je vous la conseille !The theater performance was so lovely. I recommend it!
3.
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la pomme).
(feminine)
(very good quality)
a. fine
Le prix est raisonnable pour une si belle sculpture.The price is fair for such a fine sculpture.
4.
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la pomme).
(feminine)
(excellent)
a. remarkable
C'était une belle opportunité que Diane ne pouvait pas refuser.It was a remarkable opportunity that Diane couldn't decline.
5.
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la pomme).
(feminine)
(significant)
a. large
L'employeur de Martin lui a offert une belle augmentation.Martin's employer offered him a large raise.
b. nice
Les dernières recherches du docteur représentent une belle avancée pour la science.The doctor's latest research is a nice step forward for science.
c. tidy
Margaux a hérité d'une belle somme à la mort de ses grands-parents.Margaux inherited a tidy sum when her grandparents passed away.
A feminine noun is used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la dame, la lune).
feminine noun
a. deciding game
Encore égalité ! Est-ce que tu as le temps de faire la belle ?Another tie! Do you have time for a deciding game?
7.
A word or phrase that is seldom used in contemporary language and is recognized as being from another time (e.g., cat, groovy).
(old-fashioned)
(romantic partner)
a. sweetheart
À la fin du film, le soldat retrouve sa belle.At the end of the movie, the soldier is reunited with his sweetheart.
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