How do you say "That's a very nice name." in French?

"That's a very nice name." in French is "C'est un très joli prénom.". This phrase is commonly used in France.

What does "C'est un très joli prénom." mean in English?

"C'est un très joli prénom." means "That's a very nice name." in English.

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How to Say ‘That's a very nice name.’ in French

C'est un très joli prénom.

🇫🇷 In France: Complimenting a child's name shows politeness.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

[s]

It's

Short for 'it is', used to describe something.

Example

C'est un très joli prénom pour ton enfant.

It's a very pretty name for your child.

est

[eh]

Used to describe a state or condition.

Example

C'est incroyable de te retrouver après toutes ces années.

It's incredible to find you after all these years.

[uhn]

An article used before a noun.

Example

C'est un plaisir de te parler.

It's a pleasure to talk to you.

très

[trey]

very

Used to emphasize an adjective or adverb.

Example

C'est un très beau moment de revoir un vieil ami.

It's a very beautiful moment to see an old friend again.

joli

[zhoh-lee]

pretty

An adjective to describe something pleasantly attractive.

Example

C'est un très joli prénom pour ton enfant.

It's a very pretty name for your child.

prénom

[preh-nohn]

name

A word or set of words by which a person or thing is known.

Example

Le prénom de ton fils est vraiment joli.

Your son's name is really pretty.

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