How to Say “I Know, Right?” in French

By Kayla Emily • Updated October 5, 2026

je sais, n'est-ce pas ?

The English phrase "I know, right?" can be translated into French as je sais, n'est-ce pas ?

This expression is used to show that you strongly agree with a statement that someone else has just made.

Did you know?

The word pas in the phrase n'est-ce pas ? originally meant 'a step'. It evolved from a way of saying 'not a step' into a grammatical tool used to build questions or negatives.
To show agreement, a French speaker might simply repeat the word carrément instead of using a full sentence like je sais, n'est-ce pas ?
In some regions, a speaker might use hein ? at the end of a sentence to achieve the same confirming effect as n'est-ce pas ?

Example conversation

Emma and Lucas are talking about a difficult exam.

Emma

Cet examen était vraiment trop difficile.
That exam was really too difficult.
Lucas

Je sais, n'est-ce pas ? Personne n'a réussi.
I know, right? Nobody passed.
Emma

Le professeur a été très sévère.
The teacher was very strict.
Lucas

C'est tout à fait vrai, Emma.
That is completely true, Emma.

Sources

Word origins: Wiktionary entries je, pas, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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About The Author

Kayla Emily

Salut! That's "Hi" in French. As an ardent linguaphile and Francophile, blending the beauty of 'la langue française' through my writing is my absolute joy. I help you navigate the complexities of French with ease, from everyday phrases to colloquial expressions. When I'm not crafting comprehensive guides on French vocabulary, you might find me kayaking or exploring a museum of natural history. Be it the name of your hamster or your favorite color, I ensure you express it perfectly in French! J'adore French and I'm thrilled to share this amour with you.

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