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Beau
Romantic Context![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Use 'beau' when referring to someone's romantic partner in a slightly old-fashioned or playful way. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/sRESYeYbGjJgUKhsdmmsRkK7UHc.webp)
Not for Women![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
'Beau' refers to a male partner, never a female. For a woman, you would usually say 'girlfriend' or 'belle'. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/6tGulcrZKKelAD84tm69ZpUHzwk.webp)
Slight Elegance![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
'Beau' can imply a sense of class and charm, more than generic terms like 'boyfriend'. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/ciCnqRgZ1bVgWcOGm8mItqML48Q.webp)