A1 Expression ニュートラル

C'est génial

It's great, It's awesome

意味

Used to express strong enthusiasm or approval.

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文化的背景

In France, 'C'est génial' is often used with a specific rising intonation on the 'nial' to show extra excitement. In Quebec, while 'C'est génial' is understood, you are just as likely to hear 'C'est l'fun' or 'C'est écoeurant' (which slangily means 'awesome' despite its literal meaning of 'disgusting'). On French TikTok and Instagram, 'Génial' is often replaced by 'Incroyable' or 'Pépite' (a nugget/gem) by Gen Z.

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Use it as a filler

If you don't know what to say when someone tells you good news, 'C'est génial !' is always a safe and polite choice.

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Watch the 'g'

Don't pronounce it with a hard 'g' like 'goat'. It's a soft 'zh' sound.

意味

Used to express strong enthusiasm or approval.

💡

Use it as a filler

If you don't know what to say when someone tells you good news, 'C'est génial !' is always a safe and polite choice.

⚠️

Watch the 'g'

Don't pronounce it with a hard 'g' like 'goat'. It's a soft 'zh' sound.

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The Sarcastic Twist

If you drop your phone in a puddle and say 'C'est génial' with a flat tone, people will know you're being sarcastic.

自分をテスト

Choose the correct reaction to: 'J'ai trouvé un billet de 50 euros !'

J'ai trouvé un billet de 50 euros !

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: C'est génial !

Finding money is a positive event, so 'C'est génial' is the only appropriate reaction.

Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'génial'.

Cette pizza est ____ !

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: géniale

'Pizza' is a feminine singular noun, so the adjective must be 'géniale'.

Match the phrase to the situation.

Situation: Your friend tells you they are getting married.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: C'est génial !

Marriage is a major happy event deserving of 'C'est génial'.

Fill in the missing line.

A: On va à la plage ? B: Oui, ____ !

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: c'est génial

When reacting to a whole idea or proposal, use the impersonal 'c'est'.

🎉 スコア: /4

ビジュアル学習ツール

When to say 'C'est génial!'

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Good News

  • New job
  • Winning a game
  • Pregnancy
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Great Ideas

  • Travel plan
  • New invention
  • Party theme

Quality Things

  • A movie
  • A meal
  • A gift

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Choose the correct reaction to: 'J'ai trouvé un billet de 50 euros !' Choose A1

J'ai trouvé un billet de 50 euros !

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: C'est génial !

Finding money is a positive event, so 'C'est génial' is the only appropriate reaction.

Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'génial'. Fill Blank A2

Cette pizza est ____ !

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: géniale

'Pizza' is a feminine singular noun, so the adjective must be 'géniale'.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A1

Situation: Your friend tells you they are getting married.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: C'est génial !

Marriage is a major happy event deserving of 'C'est génial'.

Fill in the missing line. dialogue_completion A1

A: On va à la plage ? B: Oui, ____ !

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: c'est génial

When reacting to a whole idea or proposal, use the impersonal 'c'est'.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

7 問

It is neutral. You can use it with friends, but also with a boss if the context is positive and enthusiastic.

Yes! 'Il est génial' means 'He is brilliant' or 'He is a great guy'.

The masculine plural is 'géniaux' and the feminine plural is 'géniales'.

They are interchangeable, but 'génial' feels slightly more 'inspired' or 'clever'.

No, 'génial' is already an absolute. Use 'C'est vraiment génial' instead.

No, that is a false friend. In French, it means 'brilliant' or 'awesome'.

Add an 'e': géniale.

関連フレーズ

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C'est super

synonym

That's super/great

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C'est top

similar

That's the best / That's great

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C'est nul

contrast

That sucks / That's rubbish

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C'est formidable

similar

That's wonderful

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