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How to Say ‘That works very well.’ in French

Cela convient très bien.

suh-lah kohn-vyan treh byan

[suh-lah kohn-vyan treh byan]

Phrase Breakdown

Cela convient

suh-lah kohn-vyan

That works / That is suitable

Used to say something is acceptable or suitable.

Example

Cela convient parfaitement.

That works perfectly.

Words in this phrase

Cela

[suh-lah]

that / it

Refers to a proposed room, date, menu, or arrangement.

Example

Cela semble idéal pour notre réservation.

That seems ideal for our reservation.

convient

[kohn-vyan]

suits / works

Means that something is suitable, acceptable, or convenient.

Example

Cette solution convient à notre budget.

This solution works for our budget.

Très bien

treh byan

Very well / very good

Used to strongly approve or confirm something.

Example

Très bien, merci.

Very well, thank you.

Words in this phrase

très

[treh]

very

Used to intensify 'bien' in the phrase 'très bien'.

Example

Le cadre est très apprécié par nos invités.

The setting is very appreciated by our guests.

bien

[byan]

well

In this phrase, it reinforces that something works well or is completely satisfactory.

Example

Ce choix convient bien à une fête privée.

This choice works well for a private party.

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