je suis incroyable
The English phrase "I am amazing" is translated into French as je suis incroyable.
The phrase is used to express that one possesses exceptional qualities or has done something impressive.
Which one should you use?
While je suis incroyable literally means "I am incredible" or "unbelievable," you can also use je suis génial to express that you are great or awesome (in the masculine form).
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase je suis incroyable is gender-neutral. Because the adjective incroyable ends in an e in its base form, it remains the same whether the speaker is male or female.
Did you know?
- If you wanted to say 'I am amazing' with a more informal, cool vibe, you might say je suis trop fort instead of using incroyable.
- In modern French slang, you can express that something is 'amazing' by using the word dingue, which literally means 'crazy'.
- While incroyable means 'amazing' in a positive sense, it is frequently used in French to describe something shocking or appalling, such as an 'incredible' amount of rudeness.
Examples in context
- Je suis incroyable quand je joue au tennis.I am amazing when I play tennis.
- Regarde-moi, je suis incroyable avec ce nouveau costume !Look at me, I am amazing in this new suit!
Example conversation
Emma and Hugo are celebrating after a successful art exhibition.
- EmmaJe suis incroyable, n'est-ce pas ?I am amazing, aren't I?
- HugoOui Emma, tu es vraiment incroyable.Yes Emma, you are truly amazing.
- EmmaMerci, j'ai travaillé très dur.Thank you, I worked very hard.
- HugoTu le mérites, mon amie.You deserve it, my friend.
