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How to Say ‘That's very kind of you.’ in French

C'est très gentil.

say eh treh zhahn-tee

[say eh treh zhahn-tee]

🇫🇷 In France: [C'est très gentil.] is a warm, everyday way to respond when someone has been helpful. In a restaurant, it sounds appreciative without being too strong or dramatic.

Phrase Breakdown

C'est

say eh

it is / that's

Contraction of ‘ce + est’, used to say what something is or to introduce an opinion.

Example

C'est une bonne idée.

That's a good idea.

Words in this phrase

C'

[say]

it / this

Used in the fixed expression c'est to mean it is or that is.

Example

C'est très gentil de proposer une autre table.

It's very kind to offer another table.

est

[eh]

is

Form of être used in c'est.

Example

C'est très gentil de votre part.

That is very kind of you.

Très gentil

treh zhahn-tee

very kind

Used to express that someone is kind or considerate.

Example

C'est très gentil de votre part.

That's very kind of you.

Words in this phrase

très

[treh]

very

Used to strengthen the adjective gentil.

Example

C'est très gentil. Merci encore.

That's very kind. Thanks again.

gentil

[zhahn-tee]

kind / nice

Describes a considerate or helpful action.

Example

C'est très gentil. Nous apprécions votre aide.

That's very kind. We appreciate your help.

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