aussi bon que
The English phrase 'as good as' is translated into French as aussi bon que.
This phrase is used to state that two things share the same level of excellence or quality. It is particularly used when discussing the taste of food or the quality of a skill.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is built from aussi (as/also), bon (good) and que (as/that).
Which one should you use?
Use aussi bon que when referring to the quality or taste of something, such as food. Do not confuse this with aussi bien que, which is used to describe how an action is performed.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender and number with the subject it describes. While the default is aussi bon que, you should use aussi bonne que for feminine subjects, aussi bons que for masculine plural subjects and aussi bonnes que for feminine plural subjects.
Did you know?
- The word aussi likely began as a 'calque' of the Frankish word *allswā, meaning the French language borrowed the structure of a Germanic phrase to create this word.
- While bon means 'good', French speakers often use the word sage to describe a 'good' child, which literally means 'wise' or 'well-behaved'.
Examples in context
- Je ne serai jamais aussi bon que toi.I'll never be as good as you.This sentence uses aussi bon que to express a comparison of personal ability.Tatoeba #6590860 by GB3, translation #5257427 by Hybrid
- Tu ne seras jamais aussi bon que moi.You'll never be as good as me.Tatoeba #10313923 by felix63, translation #5257426 by Hybrid
- Le mien n'est pas aussi bon que le tien.Mine isn't as good as yours.This sentence uses aussi bon que to compare the quality of two different things.Tatoeba #1156937 by sacredceltic, translation #7492762 by CK
- La voiture est aussi bonne que la moto.The car is as good as the motorcycle.
- La chanteuse est aussi bonne que l'actrice.The singer is as good as the actress.
- Cette pizza est aussi bonne que celle d'hier.This pizza is as good as the one from yesterday.
- Cette série est aussi bonne que celle que nous avons regardée la semaine dernière.This series is as good as the one we watched last week.
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Example conversation
Lucas and Manon are discussing two different local bakeries.
- LucasCe pain est aussi bon que celui d'hier.This bread is as good as yesterday's.
- ManonJe ne trouve pas qu'il soit aussi bon.I don't find it to be as good.
- LucasTu es très difficile, Manon.You are very difficult, Manon.
- ManonJe veux juste le meilleur !I just want the best!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries aussi, bon, que, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
