Vous êtes très élégant(e).
You are very elegant.
Language note: Feminine adjectives take an 'e' at the end.
Culture note: Elegance is a hallmark of French style and is a high compliment.
Context: You both stand up to leave, and you can't help but notice how elegant they are.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Vous
[voo]
You
The person or people being addressed.
Vous allez bien?
Are you doing well?
êtes
[et]
are
The present form of 'be' for you (formal) or plural.
Vous êtes ici.
You are here.
très
[tray]
very
Used to strengthen a statement or description.
Le café est très chaud.
The coffee is very hot.
élégant
[ay-lay-gahnt]
elegant
Stylish or graceful in appearance.
Elle est très élégante.
She is very elegant.
Phrase Parts
Vous êtes
You are
'Vous êtes' denotes a formal or plural 'you are'.
Vous êtes médecin?
Are you a doctor?
très
very
'Très' is used for emphasis, meaning 'very'.
Très beau jardin.
Very beautiful garden.
élégant
elegant
'Élégant(e)' refers to someone or something that is stylish or graceful.
Sa robe est élégante.
Her dress is elegant.
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