je me sens bien
In French, "I feel good" is expressed as je me sens bien.
The phrase je me sens bien is used to express that you are in a positive physical or emotional state.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is a literal translation of "I feel myself well", which uses the reflexive verb se sentir (to feel oneself).
Which one should you use?
You might also use Je me sens au top to mean "I feel great" and J'ai la patate to mean "I feel good".
Is it said differently in some regions?
The expression J'ai la patate is primarily used in France.
How does it change in a sentence?
This expression uses a reflexive verb. When you change the subject to "she", the reflexive pronoun must also change to match the third-person singular, resulting in elle se sent bien.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid saying je sens bien. Without the reflexive pronoun me, the meaning changes from "I feel good" to "I smell well" (having a good sense of smell).
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Examples in context
- Je me sens bien ici.I feel good here.This sentence is useful for expressing that you feel good in a specific location using je me sens bien.Tatoeba #6059981 by christian63, translation #6060903 by colwem
- Je me sens bien ce matin.I feel good this morning.This sentence is useful for expressing that you feel good at a specific time of day using je me sens bien.Tatoeba #969243 by sacredceltic, translation #242217 by CK
- Je me sens bien après la gym.I feel good after a workout.This sentence is useful for expressing that you feel good following a workout using je me sens bien.Tatoeba #1628445 by sacredceltic, translation #1628320 by Spamster
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Example conversation
Emma and Nathan are talking about their health after a vacation.
- EmmaComment vas-tu depuis ton voyage ?How are you doing since your trip?
- NathanJe me sens bien et très reposé.I feel good and very rested.
- EmmaC'est super, Nathan !That's great, Nathan!
- NathanOui, je me sens bien maintenant.Yes, I feel good now.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bien, je, me, sens, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
