How to Say ‘Yes, it's very nice.’ in French
Oui, c'est très sympa.
wee s eh treh seem-PAH
[wee s eh treh seem-PAH]
💬 Usage Tip: [C'] only appears joined to the next word, as in [c'est]. Never alone.
Phrase Breakdown
Oui,
wee
yes
Affirmative response.
Oui, j'adore ça.
Yes, I love that.
Words in this phrase
Oui
[wee]
Yes
A simple positive answer.
Je réponds : « Oui, c'est très sympa. »
I reply: “Yes, it's very nice.”
c'est
s eh
it is / it's
Introduces an opinion or description.
C'est bon.
It's good.
Words in this phrase
c'
[s]
it
Short form of ce in c'est, meaning it is or this is.
Dans « Oui, c'est très sympa », « c' » introduit l'idée.
In “Yes, it's very nice,” “c'” introduces the idea.
est
[eh]
is
From être, used in c'est.
Je peux dire : « Oui, c'est très sympa. »
I can say: “Yes, it's very nice.”
très sympa
treh seem-PAH
very nice / really nice
Common casual way to say something is pleasant or friendly.
Les gens sont très sympa.
The people are very nice.
Words in this phrase
très
[treh]
very
Adverb used to strengthen an adjective.
Dans « Oui, c'est très sympa », « très » renforce le compliment.
In “Yes, it's very nice,” “très” strengthens the compliment.
sympa
[seem-PAH]
nice
Informal word meaning nice, pleasant, or friendly.
L'ambiance est détendue, alors je dis : « Oui, c'est très sympa. »
The atmosphere is relaxed, so I say: “Yes, it's very nice.”
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