Meaning
Used to express approval of a suggestion.
Cultural Background
In French professional culture, saying 'C'est une bonne idée' is often a way to signal that a consensus has been reached after a period of 'contestation' (debate). In Quebec, you might also hear 'C'est une méchante bonne idée!', where 'méchante' acts as an intensifier meaning 'really' or 'wicked' (similar to 'wicked good' in Boston). In many West African French-speaking countries, agreement is often very enthusiastic. You might hear 'C'est une trop bonne idée !' using 'trop' to mean 'very'.
Add an Adverb
To sound more native, add 'vraiment' (really) before 'bonne' to show genuine excitement.
Watch the Gender
Never say 'un bon idée'. It's a very common beginner mistake that sounds jarring to natives.
Meaning
Used to express approval of a suggestion.
Add an Adverb
To sound more native, add 'vraiment' (really) before 'bonne' to show genuine excitement.
Watch the Gender
Never say 'un bon idée'. It's a very common beginner mistake that sounds jarring to natives.
Test Yourself
Complete the phrase with the correct feminine adjective.
C'est une ______ idée.
'Idée' is feminine, so we use 'bonne'.
Which is the most natural way to agree with a suggestion?
On va au parc ?
'C'est' is the correct introductory phrase for nouns.
Match the French phrase to its English equivalent.
Match the following:
All three are variations of the same sentiment.
What would Sophie say to agree?
Pierre: 'Tu veux un café ?' Sophie: 'Oui, ________.'
It's the standard way to accept a suggestion.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Ways to Agree
Standard
- • C'est une bonne idée
- • D'accord
- • Oui
Enthusiastic
- • Excellente idée !
- • Génial !
- • Carrément !
Practice Bank
4 exercisesC'est une ______ idée.
'Idée' is feminine, so we use 'bonne'.
On va au parc ?
'C'est' is the correct introductory phrase for nouns.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
All three are variations of the same sentiment.
Pierre: 'Tu veux un café ?' Sophie: 'Oui, ________.'
It's the standard way to accept a suggestion.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
3 questionsYes, it's very common and slightly more informal than the full sentence.
Always 'C'est' when followed by 'une bonne idée'.
Use 'C'est une excellente idée' or 'C'est une idée géniale'.
Related Phrases
D'accord
synonymOkay / I agree
Pourquoi pas ?
similarWhy not?
C'est une mauvaise idée
contrastThat's a bad idea
