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Definition of beau - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
relationshipDated UK suitor or admirer of a womanDated UK
- Her beau sent her flowers every week.
2.
dandyDated UK man known for stylish dress and mannersDated UK
- He was considered the beau of the evening.
3.
escortDated UK male escort or companionDated UK
- She arrived at the party with her beau.
Expressions with beau
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person showing fairness in sports
Despite losing, he remained a beau joueur.
ideal excellence or imaginary standard of perfection
She was considered the beau idéal of elegance.
noble act done more for appearance than real effect
His apology was a beau geste, but nothing changed.
fashionable and rich people in high society
The beau monde attended the exclusive gala.
Origin of beau
French, beau (beautiful)
Examples of beau in a sentence
She introduced her beau to her family. The young beau caught everyone's attention at the gala. Her beau always dressed in the latest fashion. Her beau surprised her with a romantic dinner. The young lady introduced her beau to her family.
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- French:prétendant, dandy, ...
- German:Verehrer, Beau, ...
- Italian:corteggiatore, dandy, ...
- Spanish:pretendiente, galán, ...
- Portuguese:namorado, galã, ...
- Chinese:追求者, 花花公子, ...
- Japanese:恋人, 伊達男, ...
- Arabic:خَطِيب, أنيق, ...
- Hebrew:מַחֲזֵר, דַּנְדִּי, ...
- Russian:кавалер, денди, ...
- Ukrainian:кавалер, денді, ...
- Hindi:प्रेमी, ब्यू, ...
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