World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English Dictionariesbeau/belle
Pronunciation / Transliteration: bo/bell
"Le paysage était beau."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Pleasing the senses or mind aesthetically.
"The sunset over the ocean was a beautiful sight." - 2
Having qualities that are admirable or worthy of respect.
"She has a beautiful spirit that inspires everyone around her."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'beautiful' originates from the Middle English 'beutifull', derived from the Old French 'beau' meaning 'handsome' or 'beautiful', which in turn comes from the Latin 'bellus', meaning 'pretty' or 'charming'. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass a broader range of aesthetic appreciation.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Beautiful" is said worldwide
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beau/belle
Transliteration: bo/bell
"Le paysage était beau."
schön
Transliteration: shern
"Der Sonnenuntergang war schön."
bello
Transliteration: bello
"Il tramonto era bello."
hermoso
Transliteration: er-moso
"El paisaje era hermoso."
bonito
Transliteration: bo-nee-to
"O pôr do sol era bonito."
सुंदर
Transliteration: sundar
"सूर्यास्त सुंदर था।"
美丽
Transliteration: měilì
"日落是美丽的。"
아름다운
Transliteration: areumdawoon
"해질녘은 아름다웠다."
美しい
Transliteration: utsukushii
"夕焼けは美しかった。"
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