cool
slang, loanword
The easiest slang for "cool" in French is cool, borrowed from English. Other common choices are top, trop bien and the everyday génial.
Meaning: great or nice, informal (phrase)
Ways to say it
| French | Note |
|---|---|
| cool | slang, loanword |
| top | slang |
| trop bien | casual |
| génial | everyday |
You can say C'est cool or C'est top about almost anything you like. Trop bien is a very frequent reaction among young speakers.
Which one should you use?
Génial is a little stronger and is also fine in school or at work. Cool and top fit relaxed talk with friends.
How do you pronounce it?
French speakers say cool as "kool", like the English word.
Did you know?
- The word cool was borrowed from English and is pronounced "kool" in French.
Examples in context
- Ton nouveau vélo est trop cool.Your new bike is so cool.
- C'est top, merci !That is great, thanks!
- Le film était génial.The movie was great.
Example conversation
Noah shows his new headphones to his friend Chloé.
- NoahRegarde mon nouveau casque.Look at my new headset.
- ChloéIl est trop bien !It is so good!
- NoahIl est cool, hein ?It is cool, right?
