French Expression · Intermediate
faire joli
to look nice, to look pretty, to make pretty
Pronunciation: /fɛʁ ʒɔ.li/
Meaning
to look nice, to look pretty, to make pretty
Example
C'est là pour faire joli.
It's there just to look pretty.
Practice tips
- Practice faire joli out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French expression is for intermediate-level learners.