How to Say ‘That's kind of you to ask’ in French
C'est gentil de demander.
say ay zhahn-TEE duh duh-mahn-DAY
[say ay zhahn-TEE duh duh-mahn-DAY]
🇫🇷 In France: This sounds warm and appreciative, and it specifically praises the fact that the person asked first. In a flirting situation, that can signal that their manners are being noticed.
Phrase Breakdown
C'est gentil
say ay zhahn-TEE
That's kind
Used to thank someone politely for their thoughtfulness.
C'est gentil de ta part.
That's kind of you.
Words in this phrase
C'
[say]
it / this
Short form of ce in the expression c'est.
C'est agréable ici ce soir.
It’s pleasant here tonight.
est
[ay]
is
Form of être meaning is.
Le bar est encore ouvert.
The bar is still open.
gentil
[zhahn-TEE]
kind / nice
Shows appreciation for a considerate action.
C'est gentil d'attendre un peu.
It’s kind to wait a little.
De demander
duh duh-mahn-DAY
to ask
Infinitive phrase meaning 'to ask'; here it refers to the act of offering or checking politely.
Merci de demander.
Thank you for asking.
Words in this phrase
de
[duh]
to / of
A linking preposition before an infinitive.
C'est utile de savoir ça.
It’s useful to know that.
demander
[duh-mahn-DAY]
to ask
Used here for asking permission politely.
Il faut demander avant de s'asseoir.
You have to ask before sitting down.
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