je me sens bien
The English phrase "I am feeling good" can be translated into French as je me sens bien.
Je me sens bien is a phrase used to express that you are in a positive physical or emotional state. If you want to emphasize this feeling, you can say je me sens super bien to mean "I feel really good". If you specifically want to say you are in good physical shape or feeling fit, use je me sens en forme.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is a reflexive construction. The part je me sens literally translates to "I feel myself", and bien means "well".
How does it change in a sentence?
When expressing how you feel physically or emotionally, you must use the reflexive form of the verb, se sentir. For example, je me sens bien uses the reflexive me sens.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid saying je me sens bon. English speakers sometimes make this error by translating "good" literally, but in French, bon refers to taste or quality. To describe your state of being, you must use bien.
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Examples in context
- Je me sens bien dans cette nouvelle maison.I am feeling good in this new house.
- Aujourd'hui, je me sens bien.Today, I am feeling good.
Example conversation
Lucas and Chloé are talking in a park on a sunny day.
- LucasComment vas-tu, Chloé ?How are you, Chloé?
- ChloéJe me sens bien grâce au soleil.I am feeling good thanks to the sun.
- LucasC'est super, je me sens bien aussi.That's great, I am feeling good too.
- ChloéProfitons de cette belle journée !Let's enjoy this beautiful day!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bien, je, me, sens, CC BY-SA 4.0.
