très cool
The English phrase "very cool" is translated into French as très cool.
In French, you can express that something is very cool using several different expressions. très cool is a direct way to say very cool, while super cool is a straightforward expression used to convey enthusiasm. For a more casual way to say something is very cool, you can use vachement bien or use trop cool among friends to describe something as very cool or impressive. If you want to express a strong sense of awe or admiration, you can use the informal term génialissime.
Which one should you use?
While très cool is a standard way to say the phrase, trop cool is specifically used among friends. If you want to show extreme awe, génialissime is more impactful and super cool is a simple way to show enthusiasm.
Did you know?
- Using vachement to mean 'very' is quite informal and stems from the word for 'cow', making it a colorful, colloquial way to add emphasis.
- The word très comes from the Latin word 'trans', meaning 'through' or 'across', showing how the idea of 'extreme' is rooted in moving across a threshold.
- While trop cool literally translates to 'too cool', in modern casual French, it is actually used as a positive intensifier meaning 'very cool'.
Examples in context
- J'ai trouvé ce film vraiment génial !I found this film truly awesome!
- La nouvelle chanson de ce groupe est trop cool, tu devrais l'écouter.The new song by this band is too cool, you should listen to it.
- La performance de danse était vachement bien, j'en suis encore émerveillé(e).The dance performance was very cool, I'm still amazed by it.
- Ton nouveau sac est très cool.Your new bag is very cool.
- Ce film était très cool.That movie was very cool.
Example conversation
Emma and Gabriel are talking about a concert they attended.
- EmmaLe concert d'hier était très cool !Yesterday's concert was very cool!
- GabrielOui, la musique était géniale.Yes, the music was great.
- EmmaTu veux y aller à nouveau ?Do you want to go again?
- GabrielAvec plaisir, Emma.With pleasure, Emma.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cool, très, CC BY-SA 4.0.
