How to Say ‘It's charming.’ in French
C'est charmant.
say eh shar-mahn
[say eh shar-mahn]
🇫🇷 In France: This sounds warm and polished, but a little formal for direct flirting at a bar. Locals are more likely to use it about a detail like a gesture, smile, or outfit than as a big romantic line.
Phrase Breakdown
C'
[say]
it
In C'est, C' stands for ce and means it or this.
« C'est charmant. » est court, poli et séduisant.
“It’s charming.” is short, polite, and attractive.
est
[eh]
is
Est means is from the verb être.
« C'est charmant. » est court, poli et séduisant.
“It’s charming.” is short, polite, and attractive.
charmant
[shar-mahn]
charming
Charmant means charming, lovely, or appealing.
« C'est charmant. » peut complimenter un détail de style avec délicatesse.
“It’s charming.” can compliment a style detail delicately.
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