How do you say "Your outfit is lovely." in French?

"Your outfit is lovely." in French is "Votre tenue est ravissante.". This phrase is commonly used in France.

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How to Say ‘Your outfit is lovely.’ in French

Q: What does "Votre tenue est ravissante." mean in English?

"Votre tenue est ravissante." means "Your outfit is lovely." in English. Usage tip: [Votre] changes with the noun, not with the person you are speaking to. So you say [votre tenue] with one owned thing, but [vos chaussures] with more than one.

Votre tenue est ravissante.

voh-truh tuh-new ay rah-vee-sahnt

[voh-truh tuh-new ay rah-vee-sahnt]

💬 Usage Tip: [Votre] changes with the noun, not with the person you are speaking to. So you say [votre tenue] with one owned thing, but [vos chaussures] with more than one.

Phrase Breakdown

Votre

[voh-truh]

your

Formal or plural possessive adjective used before a singular noun.

Example

Votre tenue est ravissante ce soir.

Your outfit is charming tonight.

tenue

[tuh-new]

outfit

Refers to someone's clothes or overall ensemble.

Example

Votre tenue est ravissante pour la soirée.

Your outfit is charming for the evening.

est

[ay]

Form of être used with a singular subject.

Example

Votre tenue est ravissante aujourd'hui.

Your outfit is charming today.

ravissante

[rah-vee-sahnt]

charming

A refined compliment meaning lovely, delightful, or enchanting.

Example

Votre tenue est ravissante et élégante.

Your outfit is charming and elegant.

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