handsome

beau

Se dit d’un homme ou d’un garçon dont l’apparence est attirante.

En anglais simple : A man or boy who looks attractive.

• He is very handsome.
• Her brother grew into a handsome young man.
• Who is that handsome actor?

Synonymes : good-looking, attractive

Contraires : ugly

Expressions courantes : a handsome man, a handsome boy, tall and handsome

belle, imposante

Se dit d’une femme attirante par ses traits affirmés ou son allure impressionnante.

En anglais simple : A woman who looks attractive because of her strong, impressive features or appearance.

• She was a handsome woman.
• His handsome aunt stood tall beside the fireplace.
• The portrait shows a handsome woman with strong features.

Synonymes : striking, attractive

Expressions courantes : a handsome woman, handsome features

convenable, élégant

Fait d’une manière appropriée, correcte et élégante.

En anglais simple : Done in a suitable, proper, and graceful way.

• His apology was a handsome gesture.
• She thanked him for his handsome conduct.
• The old account praises his handsome manner of settling the dispute.

Synonymes : graceful, proper, appropriate

Contraires : improper

Expressions courantes : handsome conduct, a handsome gesture, a handsome apology