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joli

"joli" means "pretty" in French. It is number 855 on the frequency list, in A2 (adj).

Meaning

pretty; cute; jolly, nice, pleasant, agreeable

IPA

/ʒɔ.li/

Forms in this course

jolie

Level

A2

Practice this word

Updated October 21, 2026

Example sentences

• Quelle jolie photo !
  What a beautiful picture!
  Tatoeba: U2FS / CK
• Tu es jolie.
  You're pretty.
  Tatoeba: sacredceltic / keira_n
• Vous êtes jolie.
  You're pretty.
  Tatoeba: sacredceltic / keira_n

Learned together

In the course, "joli" is in the same group as these words. You master them as a set.

• stupide stupid
• autour around
• surpris surprised
• clair clear
• magnifique magnificent, splendid, superb
• présent present
• plusieurs several, many, a lot
• gauche left
• dedans towards the inside

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