French · Emotions & Descriptions
"That's great!" in French: c'est génial !
c'est génial !
That's great in French is c'est génial ! Use it for plans, gifts, or success. C'est super ! is a close cousin with similar energy.
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How to pronounce c'est génial !
Say it
seh zhay-NYAHL
/sɛ ʒe.njal/
C'est: seh. Génial: zhay-NYAHL. Bright stress on NYAHL.
"That's great!" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| c'est génial ! | that's great! Default. | Default. |
| c'est vraiment génial | that's really great Stronger. | Stronger. |
| génial ! | great! Short exclamation. | Short exclamation. |
| c'est super | that's great/super Close cousin. | Close cousin. |
How to use c'est génial ! in real life
- 1Friend gets a job
Tu as le poste ? C'est génial !
You got the job? That's great!
Full phrase.
- 2Concert tickets
Des places au premier rang — c'est génial !
Front-row seats—that's great!
Excitement.
- 3Weekend plan
Un pique-nique dimanche ? C'est génial !
A picnic Sunday? That's great!
Agreeing.
Mistakes English speakers make with c'est génial !
Incorrect: C'est genial sans accent.
Correct: C'est génial !
Write génial with é.
Incorrect: C'est great !
Correct: C'est génial !
Use génial, not English great.
Good to know
C'est génial ! is warm and youthful; older speakers may prefer c'est formidable or c'est super. Tone can be sincere or lightly ironic — context decides.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Reacting to travel news
ChatPal
J'ai des billets pour Lisbonne.
I have tickets for Lisbon.
You
C'est génial !
That's great!
ChatPal
Et toi tu viens ? Pour moi c'est génial si on y va ensemble.
And you coming? For me that's great if we go together.
You
Je regarde mon agenda ce soir.
I'll check my calendar tonight.
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FAQ
Common questions about "That's great!" in French
How do you say that's great in French?
C'est génial !
Shorter form?
Génial !
Close cousin?
C'est super.
How do you pronounce génial?
zhay-NYAHL.
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