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How to Say ‘You too, you are very smart.’ in French

Toi aussi, tu es très élégant.

twah oh-SEE tyoo eh tray ay-lay-GAHN

[twah oh-SEE tyoo eh tray ay-lay-GAHN]

🇫🇷 In France: Returning a compliment straight away like this is natural and expected on a date. It keeps things balanced without overdoing it.

Phrase Breakdown

Toi aussi,

twah oh-SEE

You too,

Use it to return a compliment. Say 'twah oh-SEE'.

Example

Bonne journée ! – Toi aussi !

Have a nice day! – You too!

Words in this phrase

Toi

[twah]

you

Referring to the person or people someone is addressing.

Example

Je ne peux pas vivre sans toi.

I cannot live without you.

aussi

[oh-SEE]

also / too

Used to add agreement or say 'me too' in conversation.

Example

Aussi, je voudrais comprendre votre mode de management.

Also, I’d like to understand your management style.

tu es très élégant.

tyoo eh tray ay-lay-GAHN

you are very elegant.

A compliment to a man. Say 'tu-é tray ay-lay-GAHN'.

Example

Tu es très élégant ce soir.

You are very elegant tonight.

Words in this phrase

[tyoo]

you

An informal singular pronoun used to address one person.

Example

Tu travailles dans une start-up ou une grande entreprise ?

Do you work in a start-up or a large company?

[eh]

are

Form of 'être' (to be) used with 'tu'.

Example

Tu es fatigué ?

Are you tired?

très

[tray]

very

"Très" is used to strengthen an adjective or adverb.

Example

Est très important pour garder une bonne ambiance.

Is very important for maintaining a good atmosphere.

élégant

[ay-lay-GAHN]

elegant

Adjective meaning stylish and graceful; masculine form.

Example

Il porte un costume élégant.

He is wearing an elegant suit.

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