How to Say ‘It's pleasant / nice’ in French
C'est agréable
say eh ah-gray-AH-bluh
[say eh ah-gray-AH-bluh]
💬 Usage Tip: Agréable means 'pleasant'. Slightly more elegant than just bien or sympa.
🇫🇷 In France: A nice phrase for weather or atmosphere—friendly, polite, and a little more refined.
Phrase Breakdown
C'
[say]
it; this; that
Short form of ce in c'est.
C' est agréable de discuter un peu avant la sortie.
It's pleasant to chat a little before pickup time.
est
[eh]
is
From être, used in c'est.
C'est agréable quand il fait beau.
It's pleasant when the weather is nice.
agréable
[ah-gray-AH-bluh]
pleasant; nice
Describes something enjoyable or pleasant.
C'est agréable d'attendre devant l'école au soleil.
It's pleasant to wait in front of the school in the sun.
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