Tu es très gentil.
You are very kind.
Language note: 'Tu' is more informal and used among peers.
Culture note: Complimenting someone's kindness helps build positive connections quickly.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Tu
[tyoo]
You
Referring to the person being addressed.
Tu es toujours si poli.
You are always so polite.
es
[eh]
are
Second person singular present indicative of 'to be; used to describe a state or condition.
Tu es dans un bon endroit.
You are in a good place.
très
[treh]
very
To a high degree; extremely.
Tu es très généreux.
You are very generous.
gentil
[zhon-tee]
kind
Being friendly, generous, and considerate.
Merci, tu as été très gentil aujourd'hui.
Thank you, you have been very kind today.
Phrase Parts
Tu es
You are
Second person singular of 'être', meaning you are.
Tu es grand.
You are tall.
très
very
An intensifier.
Très bien.
Very good.
gentil.
kind.
An adjective describing someone's nice nature.
Elle est gentille.
She is kind.
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