Le moment est vraiment magnifique.

The moment is truly beautiful.

Breakdown of Le moment est vraiment magnifique.

• être: to be
• vraiment: truly
• magnifique: beautiful
• le moment: the moment

Questions & Answers about Le moment est vraiment magnifique.

Why do we use the definite article LE instead of the indefinite article UN?

Using LE hints that we’re referring to a specific, identifiable moment. If we said UN moment, it would sound more general or indefinite. By using LE, we emphasize that this particular moment stands out and is unique in context.

What does VRAIMENT mean, and how is it different from TRÈS?

VRAIMENT means really or truly, emphasizing the speaker’s sincerity or the intensity of the adjective that follows. TRÈS also intensifies, but generally translates to very. Using VRAIMENT often suggests a stronger personal conviction or a sense of wonder.

Why do we use MAGNIFIQUE here instead of another adjective like BEAU or JOLI?

MAGNIFIQUE carries a sense of grandeur or remarkable beauty, stronger than simply good-looking (BEAU) or pretty (JOLI). When you say something is MAGNIFIQUE, you imply it’s truly outstanding or awe-inspiring, fitting perfectly with the idea of an exceptional moment.

Is MAGNIFIQUE the same for masculine and feminine nouns?

Yes, unlike many French adjectives, MAGNIFIQUE stays the same form regardless of whether it describes a masculine or feminine noun. For example, you’d say both Le moment est magnifique (masculine) and La vue est magnifique (feminine).