How to Say ‘The people are very nice.’ in French
Les gens sont très gentils.
💬 Usage Tip: Note the agreement of adjectives like 'gentils' reflecting the plural noun 'les gens'.
🇫🇷 In France: Politeness is a cherished quality among the French.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Les
[lay]
The
Used before plural nouns to refer generally to a group.
Les gens sont ici.
The people are here.
gens
[zhahn]
people
Humans collectively.
Les gens sont passionnés.
The people are passionate.
sont
[sohn]
are
Exist or occur.
Ils sont présents.
They are present.
très
[tray]
very
To a high degree.
Ils sont très intelligents.
They are very intelligent.
gentils
[zhahn-teel]
nice
Pleasant in manner or behavior.
Ils sont très gentils avec moi.
They are very nice to me.
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