French Phrase
Ça sent super bon !
Meaning
This phrase is used to express that something has a very pleasant or delicious aroma. It combines the demonstrative pronoun 'ça' (that/it) with the verb 'sentir' (to smell) and the intensifier 'super' to emphasize the quality of the scent.
When to use
Use this phrase when you walk into a kitchen where someone is cooking, when you catch a whiff of a nice perfume, or when you are presented with a fragrant dish at a restaurant. It is informal and enthusiastic.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Çasentsuperbon
Sentir
The verb 'sentir' means 'to smell' or 'to feel'. Here it is conjugated in the third person singular present tense.
Adjective vs Adverb
In French, we say 'sentir bon' (to smell good) using the adjective 'bon' rather than the adverb 'bien'.
🗨In Conversation
Je prépare une tarte aux pommes pour le dessert.
I am making an apple tart for dessert.
Ça sent super bon !
That smells really good!
✕Common Mistakes
Ça sent super bien !
Use 'bon' to describe the quality of a smell or taste; 'bien' is generally used for actions or feelings.
Il sent super bon !
While 'il' can be used for specific masculine objects, 'ça' is the standard way to say 'it' or 'that' when referring to a general situation or aroma.
↔Alternatives
Ça sent bon.
That smells good.
Quelle bonne odeur !
What a great smell!
Ça sent délicieusement bon.
That smells deliciously good.
Cultural Tip
In French culture, complimenting the smell of food is a high form of praise for the cook. Using 'super' is very common in modern spoken French, though in very formal settings you might replace it with 'très'.