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handsome
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. beau
Nikki thinks Paul is very handsome.Nikki trouve Paul très beau.
a. beau
A handsome monument has just been erected in the square.Un beau monument vient d’être érigé sur la place.
b. élégant
The city center looks so handsome done up in Christmas lights!Le centre-ville est si élégant avec les illuminations de Noël !
a. joli
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
The interested party has offered a handsome sum for our farm.La partie intéressée a proposé une jolie somme pour notre ferme.
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