How to Say ‘That's a good idea.’ in French
C'est une bonne idée.
💬 Usage Tip: Common expression of approval and agreement.
🇫🇷 In France: Consented suggestions often mark goodwill and openness in French social culture.
Phrase Breakdown
C'est
It is
Contraction for 'ce est', indicating something.
C'est incroyable !
It's incredible!
une
a/an
Indefinite article for feminine nouns.
Une pomme.
An apple.
bonne
good
Of high quality.
Une bonne décision.
A good decision.
idée
idea
A thought or plan.
J'ai une idée !
I have an idea!
Word-by-Word Breakdown
C'
[sayt]
It's
Contraction of 'it is', indicating existence or occurrence.
C'est vraiment une idée géniale.
It's truly a brilliant idea.
est
[eh]
is
Third person singular of 'to be', used to indicate the identity or state of something.
Ce film est intéressant.
This movie is interesting.
une
[oon]
a
Indefinite article used before nouns.
J'ai une idée pour ce projet.
I have an idea for this project.
bonne
[bun]
good
Adjective to describe something positive, suitable, or satisfactory.
C'est une bonne chose à faire.
It's a good thing to do.
idée
[ee-day]
idea
A thought or suggestion about a possible course of action.
Ton idée est excellente.
Your idea is excellent.
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