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How to Say ‘That's true.’ in French

C'est vrai.

say eh vray

[say eh vray]

💬 Usage Tip: A very handy phrase to show agreement and keep a conversation flowing.

🇫🇷 In France: Ideal for friendly school-gate chat: short, warm, and easy to say.

Phrase Breakdown

C'

[say]

it / this

Contracted form used in 'c'est,' meaning 'it is' or 'this is.'

Example

C'est vrai, il fait plus doux maintenant.

It's true, it's milder now.

Est vrai

eh vray

is true

Expression meaning something is true or correct.

Example

C’est vrai.

That’s true.

Words in this phrase

est

[eh]

is

Form of 'être' meaning 'is,' used in 'c'est.'

Example

C'est vrai, tu as raison.

It's true, you're right.

vrai

[vray]

true

Used to say that something is true or correct.

Example

C'est vrai, les enfants grandissent vite.

It's true, children grow up fast.

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