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How to Say ‘That's kind, but let's split it, shall we?’ in French

C'est gentil, mais on partage, non ?

suh eh zhahn-TEE meh on par-TAHZH nohn

[suh eh zhahn-TEE meh on par-TAHZH nohn]

💬 Usage Tip: Tacking non ? onto the end turns a statement into a soft check, like "right?" in English.

🇫🇷 In France: Thank them first, then offer to split. That keeps the refusal gracious. Many French couples split on early dates, so offering is normal, not awkward.

Phrase Breakdown

C'est gentil,

suh eh zhahn-TEE

That's kind,

This politely accepts the offer before a 'but'. Pause at the comma.

Example

C'est gentil, merci.

That's kind, thanks.

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.

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.

mais on partage, non ?

meh on par-TAHZH nohn

but let's split it, shall we?

'Partager' means to share or split. 'Non ?' at the end works like 'right?'.

Example

On partage la pizza ?

Shall we share the pizza?

Words in this phrase

mais

[meh]

But

Used to introduce a contrast.

Example

Il est petit mais fort.

He is small but strong.

[on]

Used by a speaker to refer to themself and one or more other people considered together.

Example

On y va maintenant.

We are going now.

partage

[par-TAHZH]

share / split

From 'partager'; to divide something, like a bill, between people.

Example

On partage le dessert ?

Shall we share the dessert?

non

[nohn]

right? (tag)

Placed at the end of a question to ask for agreement, like 'right?'.

Example

C'est sympa, non ?

It's nice, right?

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