avoir bonne mine
to look well; to look healthy
Intermediate Phrase
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Pronunciation
/a.vwaʁ bɔn min/
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Cultural Note
This is a very common French compliment. 'Mine' refers to one's appearance or complexion. 'Avoir mauvaise mine' means to look unwell. Confusingly, 'faire mine de' means to pretend to do something — a completely different usage.
📝 Example Sentences
Tu as bonne mine ! Tu reviens de vacances ?
You look well! Are you back from vacation?
Il n'a pas bonne mine aujourd'hui, il est pâle.
He doesn't look well today, he's pale.