{"id":4868,"date":"2021-07-06T13:38:04","date_gmt":"2021-07-06T12:38:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ltg-academy.ch\/?p=4868"},"modified":"2022-01-04T23:00:27","modified_gmt":"2022-01-04T22:00:27","slug":"french-compliments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ltg-academy.ch\/de\/french-compliments\/","title":{"rendered":"French Compliments"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"selectionShareable\">Complimenting others in any language is one of the nicest ways to make them feel good about themselves. In French, \u201cc\u2019est bien\u201d (It\u2019s good) is often considered to be enough, as compliments tend to be simple and to the point. However, there are some different French compliments you can say to brighten someone\u2019s day.<\/p>\n<p class=\"selectionShareable\">Here are ten phrases which you can include in French conversation to show admiration and appreciation in numerous situations.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">GENERAL FRENCH COMPLIMENTS<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"mkdf-separator-holder clearfix  mkdf-separator-center mkdf-separator-normal\">\n\t<div class=\"mkdf-separator\" style=\"border-bottom-width: 20px\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h5><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">1) C\u2019EST G\u00c9NIAL !<\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"selectionShareable\" data-slot-rendered-dynamic=\"true\">This is a widely used expression in French, which translates as \u201cIt\u2019s great\u201d into English. You can say this phrase in numerous situations, such as in response to someone\u2019s achievement, or for a film, book, work of art, hobby, sport or another activity that you enjoy.<\/p>\n<h5><div class=\"mkdf-separator-holder clearfix  mkdf-separator-center mkdf-separator-normal\">\n\t<div class=\"mkdf-separator\" style=\"border-bottom-width: 20px\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/h5>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">2) BEAU TRAVAIL !<\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"selectionShareable\">\u201cBeau travail,\u201d or \u201cgood job\u201d in English, is a great way to tell someone directly that they have done something well.<\/p>\n<p class=\"selectionShareable\">For example, if you want to praise someone for completing a task, you can say this phrase while putting your thumbs up, although this gesture is optional.A more informal way of saying this would be\u00a0<em>bon boulot<\/em>.<\/p>\n<h5><div class=\"mkdf-separator-holder clearfix  mkdf-separator-center mkdf-separator-normal\">\n\t<div class=\"mkdf-separator\" style=\"border-bottom-width: 20px\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/h5>\n<h5><\/h5>\n<h5><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4872\" title=\"Yes\" src=\"https:\/\/ltg-academy.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/LTG-Academy-post-4-300x259.jpg\" alt=\"Yes\" width=\"350\" height=\"302\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ltg-academy.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/LTG-Academy-post-4-300x259.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ltg-academy.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/LTG-Academy-post-4-scaled-600x519.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ltg-academy.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/LTG-Academy-post-4-1024x886.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ltg-academy.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/LTG-Academy-post-4-768x664.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ltg-academy.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/LTG-Academy-post-4-1536x1329.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ltg-academy.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/LTG-Academy-post-4-scaled.jpg 1248w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/h5>\n<h5><div class=\"mkdf-separator-holder clearfix  mkdf-separator-center mkdf-separator-normal\">\n\t<div class=\"mkdf-separator\" style=\"border-bottom-width: 20px\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/h5>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">3) C\u2019EST TROP BIEN !<\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"selectionShareable\" data-slot-rendered-dynamic=\"true\">This phrase is more familiar and tends to be used more frequently by the younger generations. It means \u201cIt\u2019s so good\u201d in English, and is used in the same way as \u201cC\u2019est g\u00e9nial.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-slot-rendered-dynamic=\"true\">The former French compliment has become widely associated with excited audiences applauding actors on a stage, especially in English. However, in French, either of these words can also be used to compliment someone on a personal achievement or a task well done. For instance, a university friend may have finally submitted their dissertation.<\/p>\n<h5><div class=\"mkdf-separator-holder clearfix  mkdf-separator-center mkdf-separator-normal\">\n\t<div class=\"mkdf-separator\" style=\"border-bottom-width: 20px\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/h5>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">4) BRAVO ! \/ SUPER !<\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"selectionShareable\">The former French compliment has become widely associated with excited audiences applauding actors on a stage, especially in English. However, in French, either of these words can also be used to compliment someone on a personal achievement or a task well done. For instance, a university friend may have finally submitted their dissertation<\/p>\n<h5><div class=\"mkdf-separator-holder clearfix  mkdf-separator-center mkdf-separator-normal\">\n\t<div class=\"mkdf-separator\" style=\"border-bottom-width: 20px\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/h5>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">5) F\u00c9LICITATIONS !<\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"selectionShareable\">This is how you can congratulate someone on a major life event. For example, they may have received a promotion at work or have a new job, they may have passed their exams, they may be getting married or are expecting a baby. Whatever the situation, this is an important word in French when celebrating a huge life event.<\/p>\n<h5><div class=\"mkdf-separator-holder clearfix  mkdf-separator-center mkdf-separator-normal\">\n\t<div class=\"mkdf-separator\" style=\"border-bottom-width: 20px\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/h5>\n<h5><\/h5>\n<h5><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4871\" title=\"Congrats\" src=\"https:\/\/ltg-academy.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/LTG-Academy-post-2-300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"Congrats\" width=\"368\" height=\"276\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ltg-academy.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/LTG-Academy-post-2-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/ltg-academy.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/LTG-Academy-post-2-600x450.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/ltg-academy.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/LTG-Academy-post-2.jpeg 667w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 368px) 100vw, 368px\" \/><\/h5>\n<h5><div class=\"mkdf-separator-holder clearfix  mkdf-separator-center mkdf-separator-normal\">\n\t<div class=\"mkdf-separator\" style=\"border-bottom-width: 20px\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/h5>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">6) C\u2019EST D\u00c9LICIEUX !<\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"selectionShareable\">The importance of food and sharing meals in France cannot be understated. Showing your appreciation for delicious cuisine is integral to French etiquette, so this is a very useful phrase.<\/p>\n<p class=\"selectionShareable\">You can also say \u201cc\u2019est excellent,\u201d or if you have finished your meal, you can change these phrases into the simple past,\u00a0<em>i.e.<\/em>\u00a0\u201cc\u2019\u00e9tait d\u00e9licieux\u201d or \u201cc\u2019\u00e9tait excellent.\u201d<\/p>\n<h5><div class=\"mkdf-separator-holder clearfix  mkdf-separator-center mkdf-separator-normal\">\n\t<div class=\"mkdf-separator\" style=\"border-bottom-width: 20px\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/h5>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">SPECIFIC COMPLIMENTS<\/span><\/h3>\n<h5><div class=\"mkdf-separator-holder clearfix  mkdf-separator-center mkdf-separator-normal\">\n\t<div class=\"mkdf-separator\" style=\"border-bottom-width: 20px\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/h5>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">7) TU ES UN(E) AMI(E) G\u00c9NIAL(E).<\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"selectionShareable\" data-slot-rendered-dynamic=\"true\">Telling a close friend how wonderful they are is a lovely way to show your appreciation of all the great things they do for you. If your friend is a man, you can say \u201cTu es un ami g\u00e9nial,\u201d and if your friend is a woman, you can say \u201cTu es une amie g\u00e9niale,\u201d although there is very little difference in pronunciation.<\/p>\n<h5><div class=\"mkdf-separator-holder clearfix  mkdf-separator-center mkdf-separator-normal\">\n\t<div class=\"mkdf-separator\" style=\"border-bottom-width: 20px\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/h5>\n<h5><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4873\" title=\"Two Guys\" src=\"https:\/\/ltg-academy.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/LTG-Academy-post-5-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"Two Guys\" width=\"452\" height=\"301\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ltg-academy.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/LTG-Academy-post-5-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/ltg-academy.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/LTG-Academy-post-5-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/ltg-academy.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/LTG-Academy-post-5.jpeg 751w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 452px) 100vw, 452px\" \/><\/h5>\n<h5><\/h5>\n<h5><div class=\"mkdf-separator-holder clearfix  mkdf-separator-center mkdf-separator-normal\">\n\t<div class=\"mkdf-separator\" style=\"border-bottom-width: 20px\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/h5>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">8) CE COSTUME VOUS VA TR\u00c8S BIEN.<\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"selectionShareable\">If you would like to compliment someone on their amazing outfit, you can easily adapt this great phrase for the specific\u00a0item of clothing\u00a0and the person you\u2019re speaking with.<\/p>\n<p class=\"selectionShareable\">\u201cCe costume\u201d translates into English as \u201cthis suit,\u201d or \u201cthat outfit.\u201d You can also replace \u201cvous\u201d with \u201cte\u201d if you are complimenting a friend, family member or someone who is around the same age as you, or younger. You could also ask the following question after your compliment if you are interested to find out where they found that item of clothing: \u201cO\u00f9 l\u2019avez-vous trouv\u00e9?\u201d or \u201cO\u00f9 l\u2019as-tu trouv\u00e9?\u201d<\/p>\n<h5><div class=\"mkdf-separator-holder clearfix  mkdf-separator-center mkdf-separator-normal\">\n\t<div class=\"mkdf-separator\" style=\"border-bottom-width: 20px\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/h5>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">9) VOUS AVEZ DE BONS GO\u00dbTS.<\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"selectionShareable\">If you are invited to someone\u2019s house, you can compliment them on the amazing interior by saying this phrase, meaning \u201cYou have good taste.\u201d It can also be shortened to \u201cVous avez bon go\u00fbt,\u201d and like the eighth compliment on this list, you can say \u201cTu as\u201d instead of \u201cVous avez.\u201d<\/p>\n<h5><div class=\"mkdf-separator-holder clearfix  mkdf-separator-center mkdf-separator-normal\">\n\t<div class=\"mkdf-separator\" style=\"border-bottom-width: 20px\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/h5>\n<h5><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4874\" title=\"Cake\" src=\"https:\/\/ltg-academy.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Learn-French-in-Geneva-LTG-Academy-200x300.jpeg\" alt=\"Cake\" width=\"295\" height=\"443\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ltg-academy.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Learn-French-in-Geneva-LTG-Academy-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/ltg-academy.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Learn-French-in-Geneva-LTG-Academy.jpeg 334w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 295px) 100vw, 295px\" \/><\/h5>\n<h5><div class=\"mkdf-separator-holder clearfix  mkdf-separator-center mkdf-separator-normal\">\n\t<div class=\"mkdf-separator\" style=\"border-bottom-width: 20px\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/h5>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">10) IL EST TR\u00c8S BON, CE PETIT G\u00c2TEAU !<\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"selectionShareable\">\u201cPetit\u201d not only means \u201csmall\u201d in French, but can also mean \u201cunique,\u201d \u201clittle-known\u201d and \u201chumble.\u201d You can use \u201cpetit\u201d to show your appreciation of a particular food or wine that has been made to perfection, but is homemade or has come from a small business or the market. You can change \u201cg\u00e2teau\u201d for any other food or drink, although make sure that the whole sentence agrees with the noun.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Check out our <span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"><a style=\"color: #ff00ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/ltg-academy.ch\/french-courses\/\">French classes<\/a><\/span> to discover more of these inside the classroom!<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><div class=\"mkdf-separator-holder clearfix  mkdf-separator-center mkdf-separator-normal\">\n\t<div class=\"mkdf-separator\" style=\"border-bottom-width: 20px\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/h5>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4875 size-medium\" title=\"Come as you are\" src=\"https:\/\/ltg-academy.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/LTG-Academy-Learn-French-in-Geneva-225x300.jpeg\" alt=\"Come as you are\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ltg-academy.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/LTG-Academy-Learn-French-in-Geneva-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/ltg-academy.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/LTG-Academy-Learn-French-in-Geneva.jpeg 376w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Complimenting others in any language is one of the nicest ways to make them feel good about themselves. 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