How to Say ‘It's nice’ in French
C'est sympa.
say eh sam-PAH
[say eh sam-PAH]
Phrase Breakdown
C'est
say eh
It is
Used to introduce a description or opinion.
C'est intéressant.
It is interesting.
Words in this phrase
C'
[say]
it
A shortened subject meaning it or this.
Dans « C'est sympa. », « C' » présente une opinion.
In “C'est sympa.,” “C'” presents an opinion.
est
[eh]
is
The verb is, linking the subject to the adjective.
Dans « C'est sympa. », « est » relie le sujet et l'adjectif.
In “C'est sympa.,” “est” links the subject and the adjective.
sympa
[sam-PAH]
nice
An informal adjective describing something pleasant or cool.
Dans « C'est sympa. », « sympa » donne une impression positive.
In “C'est sympa.,” “sympa” gives a positive impression.
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