Je suis une bonne élève
I'm a good student
Language note: Combine subjects and predicates to describe yourself. Watch the adjective-noun agreement in terms of gender.
Culture note: In a casual conversation, this statement could be used humorously to imply your readiness to learn something from the person you're speaking to, adding a playful tone to the interaction.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Je
[zhuh]
I
Used to refer to oneself.
Dans cette classe, je suis une des meilleures.
In this class, I am one of the best.
suis
[swee]
am
Present form of 'to be' for first person singular.
Je suis votre professeur ce soir.
I am your teacher tonight.
une
[oon]
a
Indefinite article used with feminine nouns.
Je suis une personne sympathique.
I am a friendly person.
bonne
[bun]
good
Describing something as of high quality.
Je suis une bonne élève parce que j'étudie beaucoup.
I am a good student because I study a lot.
élève
[ay-lehv]
student
A person who is studying.
Je suis une élève motivée.
I am a motivated student.
Phrase Parts
Je suis
Une bonne élève
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