How to Say ‘Very well’ in French
Très bien
treh bee-AHN
[treh bee-AHN]
💬 Usage Tip: A stronger version of bien. It can answer "How are you?" or describe something positively.
🇫🇷 In France: Teachers in France often say Très bien ! to mean "Very good!"—gold star moment.
Phrase Breakdown
Très
[treh]
very
Strengthens 'bien' to mean 'very well.'
Très bien, nous pouvons commencer.
Very good, we can start.
bien
[bee-AHN]
well
Means 'well' and with 'très' becomes 'very well.'
Elle chante très bien.
She sings very well.
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