How to Say ‘It is pleasant’ in French
C’est agréable
s eh ah-gray-abl
[s eh ah-gray-abl]
💬 Usage Tip: C’est = “it is/that is.” Agréable means “pleasant” or “nice.” Watch the accent: agréable has a soft, flowing sound.
🇫🇷 In France: French speakers often use agréable for places, moments, weather, or activities that feel calm and enjoyable—not super exciting, just nicely pleasant.
Phrase Breakdown
C’
[s]
it
Short form of « ce » before a vowel; in « c’est » it means “it/this.”
Dans C’est agréable, « C’ » introduit ce qu’on décrit.
In “It’s pleasant,” “C’” introduces what is being described.
est
[eh]
is
Form of « être » used in « c’est » meaning “is.”
Dans C’est agréable, « est » relie le sujet à la description.
In “It’s pleasant,” “est” links the subject to the description.
agréable
[ah-gray-abl]
pleasant
Adjective meaning nice, pleasant, or enjoyable.
C’est agréable quand il fait beau ; ici, « agréable » exprime une sensation positive.
It’s pleasant when the weather is nice; here, “agréable” expresses a positive feeling.
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