How to Say ‘That's convenient.’ in French
C'est pratique.
s ay prah-teek
[s ay prah-teek]
💬 Usage Tip: Simple and very idiomatic. In context, this often means "That's handy" or "That makes life easier."
🇫🇷 In France: At the school gate, this is a classic reaction if someone lives nearby or walks to school.
Phrase Breakdown
C'est
s ay
It is / that's
Common introductory expression with être.
C'est facile.
It's easy.
Words in this phrase
C'
[s]
it / this
Short form of "ce" before a vowel, used to say "it is" or "this is."
C' est facile à retenir.
It is easy to remember.
est
[ay]
is
Form of "être," meaning "is."
C'est vrai, est essentiel dans cette phrase.
It's true, "is" is essential in this sentence.
pratique
[prah-teek]
practical / convenient
Describes something useful or convenient in everyday life.
Venir à pied, c'est pratique.
Coming on foot is convenient.
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