How to Say ‘Very well.’ in French
Très bien.
treh bee-ehn
[treh bee-ehn]
💬 Usage Tip: Très means 'very.' Keep the final 's' silent. Nice short feedback phrase.
🇫🇷 In France: French teachers and juries often use Très bien in a calm, understated way—even when they are genuinely impressed.
Phrase Breakdown
Très
[treh]
very
Adverb used to strengthen an adjective or adverb.
Très bien, tu peux commencer.
Very good, you can begin.
bien
[bee-ehn]
well / good
Means well or good depending on context; often used to approve something.
Très bien, ta réponse est claire.
Very good, your answer is clear.
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