beauty

• Nom désignant l'ensemble des qualités, telles que la forme, la couleur ou les contours, qui procurent une satisfaction esthétique, notamment à la vue.

A noun referring to a combination of qualities, such as shape, color, or form, that pleases the aesthetic senses, especially the sight.

1. Physical attractivenessA2formal

   A combination of qualities, such as shape, color, or form, that pleases the aesthetic senses, especially the sight.

   beauté physique

   • The beauty of the sunset took my breath away.
   • She is known for her natural beauty.
   • The garden was full of beauty and color.

   Synonymesallureappealattractivenesscomelinesshandsomenesslovelinessprettinesspulchritude

   Antonymesugliness

2. B1informal

   A particularly good or excellent example of something.

   merveille, chef-d'œuvre

   • That goal was a beauty!
   • The old car is a real beauty.
   • Her performance was a beauty to watch.

   Synonymesbeautcrackerdreamgemhumdingerjewelmarvelmasterpieceprize

3. Pleasant qualityB1formal

   A quality that gives pleasure to the mind or senses.

   Beauté (qualité plaisante)

   • The beauty of the plan is its simplicity.
   • There is a certain beauty in the way the machine works.
   • He appreciated the beauty of the mathematical proof.

   Synonymesallureappealattractivenesscharmcomelinesselegancefairnessgracelovelinessprettiness

   Antonymesplainnessugliness