Signification
Describing state.
Contexte culturel
Italians often use 'molto bene' with a specific hand gesture: the 'hand purse' (fingertips together) moving slightly up and down to emphasize satisfaction. In the South, 'molto bene' might be replaced by 'benissimo' or even 'assai bene' in regional dialects, reflecting a more superlative communication style. Using 'molto bene' in a meeting shows you are decisive and positive. It is a common way to close a topic before moving to the next agenda item. Teachers use 'Molto bene' as a standard written comment on homework. It is the equivalent of an 'A' or 'Excellent' in English-speaking systems.
The 'Stare' Rule
Always pair 'molto bene' with the verb 'stare' when talking about yourself. Never use 'essere' (e.g., 'Sono molto bene' is wrong).
Food Confusion
If you say 'La pasta è molto bene', Italians will think you mean the pasta itself is healthy or performing well. Say 'La pasta è molto buona'!
Signification
Describing state.
The 'Stare' Rule
Always pair 'molto bene' with the verb 'stare' when talking about yourself. Never use 'essere' (e.g., 'Sono molto bene' is wrong).
Food Confusion
If you say 'La pasta è molto bene', Italians will think you mean the pasta itself is healthy or performing well. Say 'La pasta è molto buona'!
Enthusiasm Matters
Don't be afraid to sound enthusiastic. 'Molto bene' is a positive phrase; say it with a smile!
Teste-toi
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence about health.
Come stai? Sto molto ____.
When using the verb 'stare' to talk about health, you must use the adverb 'bene'.
Fill in the blank to say that Marco speaks Italian very well.
Marco parla italiano _____ bene.
'Molto' is the adverb used to intensify 'bene'.
Match the response to the situation.
Your boss says: 'Abbiamo finito il progetto in tempo!' (We finished the project on time!)
'Molto bene' is the correct way to express satisfaction with a result or action.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Ti piace come ho cucinato la carne? B: Sì, è cucinata ____ ____.
Because the speaker is describing *how* it was cooked (the action), 'molto bene' is required.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Bene vs. Buono
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesCome stai? Sto molto ____.
When using the verb 'stare' to talk about health, you must use the adverb 'bene'.
Marco parla italiano _____ bene.
'Molto' is the adverb used to intensify 'bene'.
Your boss says: 'Abbiamo finito il progetto in tempo!' (We finished the project on time!)
'Molto bene' is the correct way to express satisfaction with a result or action.
A: Ti piace come ho cucinato la carne? B: Sì, è cucinata ____ ____.
Because the speaker is describing *how* it was cooked (the action), 'molto bene' is required.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsYes! It is a very common standalone response to show agreement or satisfaction.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
They are almost identical. 'Benissimo' is slightly more emphatic and common in casual speech.
Because 'buono' is an adjective describing a person's character (being a 'good person'), while 'bene' describes your state of being.
Expressions liées
benissimo
specialized formextremely well
va bene
similarokay / it's going well
tutto bene
similareverything is fine
molto buono
contrastvery good (adjective)
