Meaning
Used to affirm the truth of a statement.
Cultural Background
Used frequently in intellectual debates to acknowledge a point before countering it. Often used with a slightly more relaxed tone, sometimes replaced by 'C'est ça'. Used similarly to France, but often with more emphasis on the 'vrai' for social bonding.
Keep it simple
Don't overthink the grammar. Just use 'C'est vrai' to agree.
Avoid 'Je suis vrai'
This is a common mistake. It sounds like you are saying 'I am a truthful person'.
Meaning
Used to affirm the truth of a statement.
Keep it simple
Don't overthink the grammar. Just use 'C'est vrai' to agree.
Avoid 'Je suis vrai'
This is a common mistake. It sounds like you are saying 'I am a truthful person'.
Add 'que'
Use 'C'est vrai que...' to connect your agreement to a longer sentence.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
— Il pleut. — ____ vrai.
The phrase is 'C'est vrai'.
Which is the most natural way to agree?
Choose the best option:
C'est vrai is the standard expression.
Match the English to French.
Match 'That's true' to the French equivalent.
C'est vrai means That's true.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Paris est belle. B: ____.
Agreeing with the statement.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercises— Il pleut. — ____ vrai.
The phrase is 'C'est vrai'.
Choose the best option:
C'est vrai is the standard expression.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
C'est vrai means That's true.
A: Paris est belle. B: ____.
Agreeing with the statement.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
8 questionsYes, it is professional and polite.
It is neutral. It works everywhere.
Because 'ce' is a neutral pronoun.
No, that means 'It is really'.
No, 'D'accord' means 'I agree', 'C'est vrai' means 'That is true'.
It is a soft, throat-based sound.
Absolutely, it is very common.
Say 'C'est pas vrai' or 'Je ne suis pas d'accord'.
Related Phrases
C'est ça
similarThat's it/that's right
C'est exact
similarThat's correct
C'est pas vrai
contrastThat's not true
