How to Say ‘What you say is interesting.’ in French
Ce que vous dites est intéressant.
💬 Usage Tip: The phrase implies attentiveness and engagement in the conversation.
🇫🇷 In France: The French value intellectual conversations, so this is a meaningful compliment.
Phrase Breakdown
Ce que
What
'Ce que' is used to say 'what', often referring to a thing or idea.
Ce que je veux, c'est partir.
What I want is to leave.
vous dites
you say
'Vous dites' is the formal/plural form meaning 'you say'.
Que dites-vous?
What are you saying?
est intéressant
is interesting
'Est intéressant' means 'is interesting', denoting something that captures attention.
Ce livre est intéressant.
This book is interesting.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Ce
[suh]
What
Used to ask for information.
Ce qu'il veut dire...
What he means...
que
[kuh]
that
Used to identify something mentioned before.
C'est ce que j'ai pensé.
That's what I thought.
vous
[voo]
you
The person being spoken to.
Vous apportez le livre.
You bring the book.
dites
[deet]
say
Express in words.
Que dites-vous?
What are you saying?
est
[eh]
is
Third person singular present of be.
C'est possible.
It is possible.
intéressant
[an-tay-reh-sahn]
interesting
Arousing curiosity or interest.
L'histoire est intéressante.
The story is interesting.
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