How to Say ‘That's sweet.’ in French
C'est mignon.
say ay meen-yohn
[say ay meen-yohn]
💬 Usage Tip: Mignon = cute/sweet. Handy for reacting warmly without saying too much.
🇫🇷 In France: A friendly, light reaction like this fits well in casual parent conversation.
Phrase Breakdown
C'
[say]
it; this; that
Short for ce in the expression c'est, meaning it is or that's.
C'est mignon quand ils se disent au revoir.
It’s cute when they say goodbye to each other.
est
[ay]
is
From the verb être, used here in the expression c'est.
C'est mignon de les voir discuter ensemble.
It’s cute to see them chat together.
mignon
[meen-yohn]
cute
Used to describe something sweet, adorable, or charming.
C'est mignon quand un enfant offre un dessin à sa maîtresse.
It’s cute when a child gives a drawing to their teacher.
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