How to Say ‘It's very good.’ in French
C'est très bon.
say eh treh bohn
[say eh treh bohn]
💬 Usage Tip: [Très] means "very," and the final [s] is silent: [très bon], [très bien]. In speech it sounds like (tray).
Phrase Breakdown
C'
[say]
it / this
Shortened form used in 'c'est' to comment on food.
Après une bouchée, je dis : C'est très bon.
After one bite, I say: It’s very good.
est
[eh]
is
Verb 'to be' used in 'c'est.'
Quand le plat me plaît, je dis : C'est très bon.
When I like the dish, I say: It’s very good.
très
[treh]
very
Adverb used to intensify an adjective.
Si j'aime beaucoup le dessert, je dis : C'est très bon.
If I really like the dessert, I say: It’s very good.
bon
[bohn]
good / tasty
Common adjective used to praise food.
Au restaurant, je complimente le chef : C'est très bon.
At the restaurant, I compliment the chef: It’s very good.
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