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"That's right" in French: c'est ça ! / exactement
c'est ça ! / exactement
That's right in French is c'est ça ! or exactement. Either alternative works. Use them to confirm what someone just said — short and clear.
Remembering a name
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How to pronounce c'est ça ! / exactement
Say it
say SAH / eg-zak-tuh-MAHN
/sɛ sa/ /ɛɡ.zak.tə.mɑ̃/
C'est ça: say SAH. Exactement: eg-zak-tuh-MAHN. Bright, quick delivery.
"That's right" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| c'est ça ! | that's right! / that's it! Confirmation. | Confirmation. |
| exactement | exactly Strong agree. | Strong agree. |
| oui, c'est ça | yes, that's right Softer. | Softer. |
| tout à fait | absolutely Related confirm. | Related confirm. |
How to use c'est ça ! / exactement in real life
- 1Remembering a name
Tu t'appelles Camille ? C'est ça !
Your name is Camille? That's right!
C'est ça.
- 2Directions check
On tourne à gauche après le pont ? Exactement.
We turn left after the bridge? Exactly.
Exactement.
- 3Work brief
Donc la deadline c'est vendredi — c'est ça.
So the deadline is Friday—that's right.
Confirm plan.
Mistakes English speakers make with c'est ça ! / exactement
Incorrect: That's right in French after a correct guess.
Correct: C'est ça ! / Exactement.
Use the French confirmations.
Incorrect: C'est sa.
Correct: C'est ça.
Ça with cedilla and a, not possessive sa.
Good to know
C'est ça is the everyday nod; exactement feels a bit more emphatic or classroom-clean. In rapid chat, ouais, c'est ça stacks agreement. Avoid overusing exactement — it can sound teacherly.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Confirming a meetup spot
ChatPal
On se voit devant la librairie, pas le café ?
We meet in front of the bookshop, not the café?
You
C'est ça ! La librairie rouge.
That's right! The red bookshop.
ChatPal
À 18 h 30. Exactement comme prévu.
At 6:30. Exactly as planned.
You
Parfait. J'arrive à l'heure.
Perfect. I'll be on time.
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FAQ
Common questions about "That's right" in French
How do you say that's right in French?
C'est ça ! or exactement.
Which is more common?
C'est ça in casual speech.
Can I use both?
Yes — either alternative counts.
How do you pronounce c'est ça?
say SAH.
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