French for Beginners: Agreeing with Someone's Opinion
Learn to agree in French with phrases like 'Je suis d'accord' and 'C'est vrai'. Practice short conversations to respond naturally when someone shares an opinion.
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When someone shares an opinion in French, you often need to respond with agreement. This lesson teaches you simple, polite phrases to say 'I agree' or 'That's true'. You will learn how to use 'Je suis d'accord', 'C'est vrai', and other expressions. We will focus on agreement, not on stating your own opinion. By the end, you will be able to respond appropriately in everyday conversations.
By the end, you can…
- agree with someone's opinion using 'Je suis d'accord'.
- use 'C'est vrai' to say 'That's true'.
- respond to opinions in a short conversation.
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Je suis d'accord.
I agree.
zhuh swee dah-kor
Standard way to agree with someone's opinion. Use in both formal and informal situations.
C'est vrai.
That's true.
say vray
Use when you agree that something is factually correct or makes sense.
Tu as raison.
You are right. (informal)
tew ah ray-zon
Use with friends, family, or people you know well. For formal, say 'Vous avez raison' (voo zah-vay ray-zon).
Exactement.
Exactly.
eg-zak-tuh-mahn
Shows strong agreement. Use when you completely agree with what was said.
Je pense comme toi.
I think like you. (informal)
zhuh pahns kum twah
Means 'I agree with your way of thinking.' For formal, say 'Je pense comme vous' (zhuh pahns kum voo).
Pronunciation guides are approximate. Slow playback keeps the original pitch.
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Useful pattern
To agree, you can use short phrases like 'Je suis d'accord' or 'C'est vrai'. These are complete responses. For example, if someone says 'Je pense que c'est trop cher' (I think it's too expensive), you can reply 'Je suis d'accord' or 'C'est vrai'. You can also add 'mais' (but) to soften: 'Je suis d'accord, mais...' (I agree, but...). Note that 'd'accord' is two words: 'd' and 'accord'.
When to use it
Use these phrases when you want to show you share the same opinion. 'Je suis d'accord' is neutral and works in most situations. 'Tu as raison' is informal; use 'Vous avez raison' with strangers, elders, or in professional settings. 'Exactement' is stronger and shows enthusiasm. Avoid using 'Je suis d'accord' to mean 'I agree to do something' (like accepting an offer); for that, use 'D'accord' alone or 'Je veux bien'.
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Je pense que ce restaurant est trop cher.
I think this restaurant is too expensive.zhuh pahns kuh suh res-toh-rahn eh troh shairJe suis d'accord. C'est vrai que les prix sont élevés.
I agree. It's true that the prices are high.zhuh swee dah-kor. say vray kuh lay pree son tay-luh-vayEt le service est lent aussi.
And the service is slow too.ay luh sair-vees eh lahn oh-seeExactement. Tu as raison.
Exactly. You are right.eg-zak-tuh-mahn. tew ah ray-zonA little context goes a long way
In French conversation, direct agreement is common, but sometimes people soften it with 'oui, c'est vrai' or 'je suis assez d'accord' (I somewhat agree). In formal settings, use 'Vous avez raison' instead of 'Tu as raison'. In Quebec, 'Je suis d'accord' is standard, but you might hear 'C'est correct' to mean 'That's fine' or 'I agree' in informal contexts. Always match the level of formality to the situation.
One thing to watch for
Saying 'Je suis d'accord' to mean 'I agree to do something' (like accepting an invitation).
Try this instead: 'Je suis d'accord' means 'I share your opinion.' To accept an offer or invitation, say 'D'accord' or 'Je veux bien'. For example, if someone asks 'Tu veux venir?' (Do you want to come?), reply 'D'accord' or 'Je veux bien', not 'Je suis d'accord'.
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1How do you say 'I agree' in French?
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Je suis d'accord.
This is the standard phrase. You could also say 'C'est vrai' if you mean 'That's true', but 'Je suis d'accord' is the direct translation.
2Your friend says 'Je pense que ce film est ennuyeux.' (I think this movie is boring.) How do you agree informally?
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Tu as raison.
This means 'You are right' and is informal. You could also say 'Je suis d'accord' or 'C'est vrai'. All are correct.
3What is the formal way to say 'You are right'?
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Vous avez raison.
Use 'vous' instead of 'tu' for formal situations. The verb 'avez' is the 'vous' form of 'avoir'.
Use 'Je suis d'accord' or 'C'est vrai' to agree with opinions. Remember to choose 'tu' or 'vous' based on formality. Practice these phrases in short conversations.
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