canon
gorgeous / smoking hot
Intermediate Adjective
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Pronunciation
/ka.nɔ̃/
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Cultural Note
Unlike most French adjectives, 'canon' is invariable — it doesn't change form for gender or number. It's one of the most commonly used slang words to describe physical attractiveness in modern French. Originally meaning 'cannon,' it implies someone's looks are explosively beautiful. It's casual and used mainly among friends.
📝 Example Sentences
Elle est canon dans cette robe rouge.
She's smoking hot in that red dress.
Tu trouves pas qu'il est canon, le prof de sport ?
Don't you think the PE teacher is gorgeous?
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine | canon |
| masculine | canon |
| feminine_plural | canon |
| masculine_plural | canon |