Significado
Used to express approval or that something tastes good.
Contexto cultural
In French restaurants, saying 'C'est bon' when the waiter asks 'Ça vous plaît ?' is the standard polite response. It's often accompanied by a slight nod. In Quebec, 'C'est bon' is used even more frequently as a filler word or to mean 'You're welcome' (C'est bon, c'est bon). In many African French-speaking countries, 'C'est bon' can be repeated for emphasis (C'est bon, c'est bon) to show strong agreement or satisfaction. In a French office, 'C'est bon' is used to validate that a file is correct or a task is finished. It's a signal of 'validation.'
The Hand Gesture
When using it to mean 'enough,' hold your hand up like a stop sign for clarity.
The 'I'm Good' Trap
Never say 'Je suis bon' to refuse more food. It sounds like you're bragging about your character.
Significado
Used to express approval or that something tastes good.
The Hand Gesture
When using it to mean 'enough,' hold your hand up like a stop sign for clarity.
The 'I'm Good' Trap
Never say 'Je suis bon' to refuse more food. It sounds like you're bragging about your character.
Sarcasm Alert
If someone says 'C'est booon...' with a long 'o', they are definitely annoyed.
Politeness
Always add 'merci' after 'C'est bon' when refusing something to stay polite.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with 'bon' or 'bien'.
Ce croissant est vraiment ___ !
We use 'bon' for the taste of food.
Match the meaning of 'C'est bon' to the situation.
A waiter is pouring water and you have enough.
In this context, 'C'est bon' means 'Stop, that's enough.'
Which sentence is the most natural way to agree to a meeting?
On se voit à midi ?
'C'est bon pour moi' is the standard way to say a time works for you.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Pardon, j'ai oublié ton livre ! B: ___ , je n'en ai pas besoin aujourd'hui.
Here, 'C'est bon' means 'It's okay' or 'No worries.'
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
The 4 Faces of 'C'est bon'
Taste
- • Croissants
- • Wine
- • Cheese
Enough
- • Pouring water
- • More bread
- • Talking
Okay
- • Meeting time
- • Plans
- • Apologies
Done
- • Homework
- • Work task
- • Cooking
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosCe croissant est vraiment ___ !
We use 'bon' for the taste of food.
A waiter is pouring water and you have enough.
In this context, 'C'est bon' means 'Stop, that's enough.'
On se voit à midi ?
'C'est bon pour moi' is the standard way to say a time works for you.
A: Pardon, j'ai oublié ton livre ! B: ___ , je n'en ai pas besoin aujourd'hui.
Here, 'C'est bon' means 'It's okay' or 'No worries.'
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
5 preguntasUsually no. 'Il est bon' means he is kind or skilled. 'C'est bon' for a person might sound sexual or weirdly objectifying.
Yes, to confirm a task is done or a time works. Just don't use the annoyed version!
'C'est bon' is everyday; 'C'est délicieux' is higher praise.
Use 'Ce n'est pas bon' or 'C'est pas bon' (informal).
It adds emphasis, often meaning 'I really get it' or 'Stop already.'
Frases relacionadas
C'est bien
similarIt is good/well done
Ça suffit
similarThat's enough
D'accord
synonymOkay/Agreed
C'est nickel
specialized formIt's perfect
C'est pas grave
similarIt's not serious/No problem
