How to Say ‘Good idea!’ in French
Bonne idée !
💬 Usage Tip: In French, 'bonne' is used for feminine nouns, here referring to 'idée.'
🇫🇷 In France: In France, coming up with new and interesting ideas is often appreciated in discussions, especially about favorite topics like anime.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Bonne
[bun]
good (feminine singular)
Feminine form of “bon”; agrees with a feminine noun like “idée”. Often used in set phrases like “Bonne idée !”.
Après avoir fini l’épisode, regarder le film, c’est une Bonne option.
After finishing the episode, watching the movie is a good option.
idée
[ee-DAY]
idea
A thought/suggestion/plan. In conversation, “Bonne idée !” = “Good idea!”.
Revoir la saison 1 avant la saison 2, c’est une idée sympa.
Rewatching season 1 before season 2 is a nice idea.
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