How to Say “I Agree With You” in French

je suis d'accord avec toi
I agree with you in French is je suis d'accord avec toi, the informal version for someone you know well.
Use it with friends and family. If it is clear who you agree with, Je suis d'accord alone is enough.

What does it mean word for word?

d'accord means in agreement, so the phrase is literally I am of agreement with you.

Which one should you use?

With a stranger, a superior or a group, say Je suis d'accord avec vous. Je partage votre avis. means I share your opinion and is formal. Casual options include Je suis d'acc, T'as raison, you're right and Tout à fait, absolutely.

What mistakes should you avoid?

Do not use the verb accorder for agreeing. Say je suis d'accord.

Did you know?

  • In Old French, the word for 'with' was often od, but it was gradually replaced by avec which originated from the phrase meaning 'with this'.
  • The present tense form suis was likely influenced by the Latin word 'fuī', which means 'I was'.

Examples in context

  • Je suis d'accord avec toi sur ce point.
    I agree with you on this point.
    sur ce point means on this point.
    Tatoeba #7266 by sysko, translation #253702 by CK
  • Dans l'ensemble, je suis d'accord avec toi.
    On the whole I agree with you.
    Dans l'ensemble means on the whole.
    Tatoeba #4311352 by Scorpionvenin14, translation #4311183 by richke
  • Je suis d'accord avec toi d'une certaine manière.
    I agree with you to a certain extent.
    d'une certaine manière means in a certain way.
    Tatoeba #10600 by sysko, translation #67184 by CK
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Example conversation

Two friends are discussing which movie to watch.

  1. Chloé

    Ce film a l'air vraiment génial.
    This movie looks really great.
  2. Lucas

    Je suis d'accord avec toi.
    I agree with you.
  3. Chloé

    On y va alors ?
    Shall we go then?
  4. Lucas

    Oui, allons-y, Chloé.
    Yes, let's go, Chloé.

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