How to Say ‘That's very kind.’ in French
C'est très gentil.
say eh treh zhahn-TEE
[say eh treh zhahn-TEE]
💬 Usage Tip: [C'] only appears joined to the next word, here [est] in [c'est]. You can't say or write [c'] by itself.
Phrase Breakdown
C'est
say eh
It is / It's
Introduces the compliment.
C'est très aimable.
That's very kind.
Words in this phrase
C'
[say]
it / this
Short for ce in the expression c'est, meaning it is or this is.
C'est très gentil de penser à une petite attention.
It's very kind to think of a small gesture.
est
[eh]
is
A form of the verb être, meaning is.
C'est très gentil de votre part au restaurant.
That is very kind of you at the restaurant.
très
[treh]
very
An intensifier meaning very.
C'est très gentil d'organiser cela discrètement.
It's very kind to organize that discreetly.
gentil
[zhahn-TEE]
kind / nice
An adjective describing someone as kind or thoughtful.
C'est très gentil de mettre une bougie pour nous.
It's very kind to put a candle for us.
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