How to Say ‘That's good.’ in French
C'est bien.
say eh bee-EHN
[say eh bee-EHN]
💬 Usage Tip: A polite, easy reaction phrase. It can sound encouraging, approving, or simply conversational.
🇫🇷 In France: Useful when another parent shares something positive about their child or class.
Phrase Breakdown
C'
[say]
it; this; that
Short form of ce in c'est, meaning it or this.
C' est bien pour les enfants.
It's good for the children.
est
[eh]
is
From être, used here in the phrase c'est.
C'est bien quand il fait beau.
It's nice when the weather is good.
bien
[bee-EHN]
good; nice
Used to say something is good, nice, or positive.
C'est bien de parler avec les autres parents.
It's good to talk with the other parents.
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