How to Say ‘This buffet is good, isn't it?’ in French
Il est bon, ce buffet, non ?
eel eh bohn suh bew-FAY nohn
[eel eh bohn suh bew-FAY nohn]
💬 Usage Tip: Spoken French often gives the comment first and names the thing afterwards: Il est bon, ce buffet. Adding non ? at the end invites agreement, like "isn't it?"
🇫🇷 In France: Commenting on the food is a safe, classic opener at a French office party. It gives a stranger an easy way to join in.
Phrase Breakdown
Il est bon,
eel eh bohn
It's good,
The comment comes first, and the subject is named afterward, which is very common in spoken French.
Il est bon, ce vin.
This wine is good.
Words in this phrase
Il
[eel]
he / it
Part of the expression s'il vous plaît; not usually translated separately.
Pour quatre personnes, s'il vous plaît, il y a une réservation.
For four people, please, there is a reservation.
est
[eh]
is
Third person singular present of be.
C'est important.
It is important.
bon
[bohn]
good / tasty
Common adjective used to praise food.
Au restaurant, je complimente le chef : C'est très bon.
At the restaurant, I compliment the chef: It’s very good.
ce buffet, non ?
suh bew-FAY nohn
this buffet, isn't it?
'Buffet' sounds like 'bu-feh', with the t silent. A final 'non ?' with rising pitch asks for agreement.
C'est sympa, ce restaurant, non ?
This restaurant is nice, isn't it?
Words in this phrase
ce
[suh]
this / that (masculine)
Demonstrative determiner before a masculine singular noun: « ce genre » = “this genre.”
Ce genre d’anime me donne envie de voyager.
This kind of anime makes me want to travel.
buffet
[bew-FAY]
buffet
A spread of food where guests serve themselves.
Le buffet est ouvert.
The buffet is open.
non
[nohn]
right? / isn't it?
Added at the end of a sentence to ask for agreement.
C'est sympa, non ?
It's nice, isn't it?
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