How do you say "What a beautiful goal!" in French?

"What a beautiful goal!" in French is "Quel beau but !". This phrase is commonly used in France.

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How to Say ‘What a beautiful goal!’ in French

Q: What does "Quel beau but !" mean in English?

"Quel beau but !" means "What a beautiful goal!" in English. Usage tip: French often uses [quel / quelle] for exclamations like "what a ... !": [Quel match !], [Quelle ambiance !]. You are not asking a question here — you are reacting.

Quel beau but !

kel boh bewt

[kel boh bewt]

💬 Usage Tip: French often uses [quel / quelle] for exclamations like "what a ... !": [Quel match !], [Quelle ambiance !]. You are not asking a question here — you are reacting.

Phrase Breakdown

Quel

[kel]

what

Introduces the exclamation what a... to react enthusiastically.

Example

Quel moment magnifique après ce but !

What a magnificent moment after that goal!

beau

[boh]

beautiful / nice

Describes the goal as elegant, skillful, or impressive.

Example

Un beau tir, puis un beau but !

A nice shot, then a beautiful goal!

but

[bewt]

goal

Refers to the scored goal in football.

Example

Ce but change tout dans le match.

That goal changes everything in the match.

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