Bravo !
standard
To praise a girl say Bravo !, which works for anyone. For more personal praise use Tu as été géniale ! with the feminine géniale. It is also called Bien joué !
Meaning: praise (phrase)
Ways to say it
| French | Note |
|---|---|
| Bravo ! | standard |
| Bien joué ! | casual |
| Tu as été géniale ! | feminine, warm |
Bien joué ! is a casual way to say "nicely done", often after a game. Félicitations ! is for a bigger achievement, such as an exam.
How does it change in a sentence?
Adjectives about the girl take the feminine, so géniale or formidable are used. In a spoken sentence brillante differs from brillant only in writing.
Did you know?
- Bravo is borrowed from Italian and, in formal French, a group of people is sometimes praised with the plural bravos.
Examples in context
- Tu as été géniale !You were great!
- Félicitations pour ton examen !Congratulations on your exam!
Example conversation
Coach Marc speaks to Inès after her tennis match.
- MarcBravo, Inès !Well done, Inès!
- InèsMerci, c'était dur.Thanks, it was hard.
- MarcTu as été géniale.You were great.
- InèsJe suis contente.I am happy.
