How to Say ‘Is that okay?’ in French
C'est bien ?
say eh bee-ehn
[say eh bee-ehn]
💬 Usage Tip: Literally "is that good?" In context, it means "does that work for you?"
🇫🇷 In France: French often uses simple phrases like this instead of overly elaborate scheduling language.
Phrase Breakdown
C'
[say]
it / this
Shortened form in c'est, a common expression meaning it is or that is.
C'est bien pour vous demain ?
Is tomorrow good for you?
est
[eh]
is
Verb être in the expression c'est.
C'est bien pour les enfants aussi ?
Is that good for the children too?
bien
[bee-ehn]
good / fine
Used to ask whether something is suitable or okay.
C'est bien si on vient vers quinze heures ?
Is it fine if we come around three o'clock?
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