c'est incroyable
The English phrase "this is amazing" is translated into French as c'est incroyable.
c'est incroyable is the standard way to express that something is amazing or unbelievable in French. While the adjective literally translates to "incredible," it is used broadly to convey amazement.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of ce (this/it), est (is) and incroyable (incredible/unbelievable).
Which one should you use?
While c'est incroyable is the standard expression for something being amazing, you may also use C'est époustouflant to mean "This is mind-blowing."
Did you know?
- In Quebec, instead of using standard French adjectives, you might hear someone use the expression c'est écoeurant to mean something is amazing, though in France this would mean something is disgusting.
- In very informal settings, the phrase c'est ouf is used to mean 'this is amazing', which is a form of 'verlan' where the syllables of fou are reversed.
- The word incroyable shares a root with the French verb croire, meaning 'to believe', which is also the root of the English word 'credit'.
Examples in context
- C'est incroyable.This is amazing.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use c'est incroyable.Tatoeba #465541 by mamat, translation #2549478 by CK
- Regarde la vue, c'est incroyable !Look at the view, this is amazing!
- Le spectacle est fini, c'est incroyable.The show is finished, this is amazing.
Example conversation
Nathan and Léa are looking at the stars through a telescope.
- NathanRegarde le ciel, c'est incroyable !Look at the sky, this is amazing!
- LéaOui, Nathan, c'est vraiment magnifique.Yes, Nathan, it is truly magnificent.
- NathanJe n'ai jamais vu ça.I have never seen that.
- LéaMoi non plus, c'est un moment unique.Me neither, it is a unique moment.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
