Bien noté
Bien noté is the French phrase for well noted.
This phrase is used to confirm that information has been received and understood. It is most commonly used in written communication (emails, texts or memos) rather than in spoken conversation.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of bien (well) and the past participle noté (noted).
Which one should you use?
You can use C'est bien noté to form a complete sentence, which is more appropriate for formal written correspondence than the elliptical Bien noté. In professional email contexts, Bien reçu is a common alternative used specifically to acknowledge the receipt of a document or message.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Bien noté is a formal way to say well noted. For a polite, formal way to convey this meaning, you can use the phrase J'ai pris bonne note de, which means I have taken good note of. Using the full sentence C'est bien noté is also considered appropriate for formal written correspondence.
Did you know?
- The word 'bien' in 'Bien noté' shares a common ancestor with the English word 'benefit'. Both stem from the Latin 'bene', meaning 'well' or 'good'.
- While 'Bien noté' is common in emails, using it in person might make you sound like a computer or a robot. In spoken French, people prefer to use verbal cues like 'D'accord' or 'Entendu' to show they have understood.
- In French legal and official administration, the phrase J'ai pris bonne note de is used as a signal that a request has been formally registered for action.
Examples in context
- Votre demande de congé a été bien notée. Nous vous confirmerons la décision sous peu.Your leave request has been well noted. We will confirm the decision shortly.
- J'ai pris bonne note de vos suggestions et les examinerai attentivement.I have taken good note of your suggestions and will carefully review them.
- Je tiens compte de votre commentaire et effectuerai les modifications nécessaires.I take note of your comment and will make the necessary modifications.
- C'est bien noté pour la soirée chez toi demain soir. J'y serai !It's well noted about the get-together at your place tomorrow evening. I'll be there!
- J'ai bien pris note de ton invitation. Merci !I've taken good note of your invitation. Thanks!
- Je retiens bien tes conseils pour conduire une voiture.I'll remember your advice on driving a car.
- C'est bien noté, merci.It is well noted, thank you.
- Bien noté pour le changement d'heure.Well noted regarding the time change.
- Votre message est bien noté.Your message is well noted.
Example conversation
Hugo sends a schedule update to Manon via email.
- ManonHugo, le rendez-vous est déplacé à demain.Hugo, the meeting is moved to tomorrow.
- HugoBien noté, Manon.Well noted, Manon.
- ManonEst-ce que l'heure te convient toujours ?Does the time still suit you?
- HugoOui, c'est parfait.Yes, it is perfect.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bien, CC BY-SA 4.0.
