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How to Say ‘That's kind of you to say.’ in French

C'est gentil de votre part.

s eh zhahn-tee duh vot-ruh par

[s eh zhahn-tee duh vot-ruh par]

💬 Usage Tip: De votre part "on your part" uses votre, the polite "your". With a friend it becomes de ta part: C'est gentil de ta part.

🇫🇷 In France: With a stranger, the votre version is the expected choice. Switching to ta with someone you've just met would feel overly familiar.

Phrase Breakdown

C'est gentil

s eh zhahn-tee

That's kind

Say 'say zhahn-TEE', with a nasal 'en' and a silent 'l'.

Example

C'est gentil, merci.

That's kind, thanks.

Words in this phrase

[s]

it / this

"C'" stands for "ce" and means "it" or "this" in expressions like "c'est."

Example

C'est agréable de parler avec une équipe accueillante.

It's pleasant to speak with a welcoming team.

est

[eh]

Third person singular present of be.

Example

C'est important.

It is important.

gentil

[zhahn-tee]

kind / nice

Adjective used to describe someone as kind or nice.

Example

Après une aide, je peux dire : « C'est gentil ».

After some help, I can say: “That's kind.”

de votre part.

duh vot-ruh par

of you

Say 'duh vot PAR', with a silent 't' in 'part'. 'De votre part' literally means 'on your part'.

Example

Merci de votre part.

Thanks on your behalf.

Words in this phrase

[duh]

of / from

Common preposition meaning of, from, or about depending on context.

Example

Je parle de mon travail.

I am talking about my work.

votre

[vot-ruh]

your

Belonging to you.

Example

Votre voiture est là.

Your car is there.

part

[par]

part / side

Feminine noun; in « de la part de », it means on behalf of or coming from someone.

Example

Bonjour de la part de Marie.

Hello from Marie.

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