How to Say ‘That's true.’ in French
C'est vrai.
say ay vray
[say ay vray]
🇫🇷 In France: [C'est vrai.] works well as a light agreement reply in small talk. It shows you are following along without taking over the conversation.
Phrase Breakdown
C'
[say]
it; this is
Short for cela or ce; used in the common phrase c'est.
C'est vrai quand on parle sincèrement.
It’s true when one speaks sincerely.
est
[ay]
is
A form of être in the phrase c'est.
Dans « C'est vrai », est affirme une idée.
In “C’est vrai,” est confirms an idea.
vrai
[vray]
true, real
Used to say that something is true or correct.
Ce qu'il dit est vrai.
What he says is true.
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