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How to Say ‘That's very kind of you’ in French

C'est très gentil

suh eh TREH zhahn-TEE

[suh eh TREH zhahn-TEE]

Phrase Breakdown

C'est

suh eh

That's / it is

Common present-tense expression used to introduce a comment or judgment.

Example

C'est très aimable de votre part.

That is very kind of you.

Words in this phrase

[suh]

Used to refer to a thing previously mentioned.

Example

C'est incroyable.

It is incredible.

est

[eh]

Third person singular present of be.

Example

C'est important.

It is important.

Très gentil

TREH zhahn-TEE

Very kind

Used to politely thank someone or acknowledge a thoughtful gesture.

Example

C'est très gentil de votre part.

That is very kind of you.

Words in this phrase

très

[TREH]

very

Adverb that intensifies an adjective or adverb.

Example

Elle est très motivée.

She is very motivated.

gentil

[zhahn-TEE]

kind

An adjective meaning nice or considerate; often used to thank someone for their help.

Example

Le serveur est très gentil avec les clients.

The waiter is very kind to the customers.

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