me lo pasé genial
To say "I had a great time" in French, use me lo pasé genial.
The phrase is used to express that you enjoyed a particular activity or experience.
Which one should you use?
J'ai passé un super moment is an informal expression meaning I had a great time, while J'ai passé un excellent moment is a polite and sophisticated way to express your enjoyment in formal contexts.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Québécois, you might hear the variation J'ai passé un méchant bon moment to mean "I had an awesome time".
Did you know?
- If you say J'ai passé un super moment, you are using an adjective that was originally a loanword from Latin meaning 'above' or 'surpassing'.
Examples in context
- L'événement était très bien organisé, j'ai passé un excellent moment.The event was very well organized, I had a great time.
- Je me suis beaucoup amusé(e) lors de notre réunion.I had a lot of fun during our meeting.
- La fête était géniale, j'ai passé un super moment.The party was awesome, I had a great time.
Example conversation
Lucas and Chloé are saying goodbye after a movie.
- LucasGracias por venir, Chloé.Thanks for coming, Chloé.
- ChloéMe lo pasé genial, Lucas.I had a great time, Lucas.
- Lucas¿Te gustó la película?Did you like the movie?
- ChloéSí, fue muy divertida.Yes, it was very funny.
