English–French

“pretty” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ʒoli/

Example

Cette poupée est jolie.

This doll is pretty.

Illustration for joli (pretty)

How to say “pretty” in French

“Pretty” in French is joli.

A delicate object or scene has an easy, harmonious beauty that feels charming and pleasant to look at.

Full entry for joli: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with joli

Elle a un joli sourire.

She has a pretty smile.

Tips for using joli

  • Joli is pronounced the same as jolie in ordinary speech, so the written final e signals feminine agreement rather than a new sound.

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