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How to Say ‘I think you're really nice.’ in French

Je vous trouve très sympa.

zhuh voo TROOV tray san-PAH

[zhuh voo TROOV tray san-PAH]

💬 Usage Tip: Je vous trouve + a description is how French says "I think you're...". Swap in other words: Je vous trouve drôle "I think you're funny".

Phrase Breakdown

Je vous trouve

zhuh voo TROOV

I find you

'Trouver' plus an adjective is used to give an opinion about someone.

Example

Je vous trouve drôle.

I find you funny.

Words in this phrase

[zhuh]

Pronoun used by the speaker to identify themselves.

Example

Je suis content.

I am happy.

vous

[voo]

you

Used to refer to the person or people being addressed.

Example

Vous aimez le film?

Do you like the movie?

trouve

[TROOV]

find (think)

From 'trouver'; here it means to consider someone a certain way.

Example

Je trouve ce café joli.

I find this café pretty.

très sympa.

tray san-PAH

very nice.

'Sympa' is short for 'sympathique' and means 'nice' or 'friendly'. Say 'san-PA'.

Example

Il est très sympa.

He's very nice.

Words in this phrase

très

[tray]

very

"Très" is used to strengthen an adjective or adverb.

Example

Est très important pour garder une bonne ambiance.

Is very important for maintaining a good atmosphere.

sympa

[san-PAH]

nice, cool

Informal adjective meaning pleasant or friendly; short for 'sympathique'.

Example

Ton ami est très sympa.

Your friend is very nice.

Guides for French learners

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