French Phrase

C'est très intéressant.

/sɛ tʁe ɛ̃.te.ʁɛ.sɑ̃/

Meaning"That's very interesting."

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Meaning

Literally, "It is very interesting." In everyday conversation it is used to express that something you have just heard, read, or seen has captured your attention in a strong, positive way.

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When to use

Use this phrase right after receiving new information, a surprising fact, a story, or a piece of media that you find compelling. It works in both formal and informal settings, though in very casual speech you might hear "c'est trop intéressant" among younger speakers.

✦Grammar Breakdown

C'esttrèsintéressant

C'est

Contraction of "ce + est" meaning "it is/that is". It is used to introduce a statement about something previously mentioned or evident.

très

An adverb of intensity meaning "very". It modifies adjectives or other adverbs and never changes form.

intéressant

Masculine singular adjective meaning "interesting". It agrees with the neutral pronoun "c'"; for a feminine subject you would say "intéressante".

🗨In Conversation

C'est très intéressant.

That's very interesting.

Oui, je n'avais jamais pensé à ça.

Yes, I never thought of it that way.

✕Common Mistakes

C'est très intéressante.
Do not use "très" with a feminine adjective without adjusting the adjective's gender.
C'est très intéressant, la conférence.
When referring to a specific feminine noun, change the adjective: "C'est très intéressante" (e.g., "c'est très intéressante, la conférence").
C'est trop très intéressant.
Avoid mixing "très" with "trop" (which means "too much"): "C'est trop intéressant" changes the meaning to "it's overly interesting".

↔Alternatives

C'est vraiment intéressant.
That's really interesting.
C'est fascinant.
That's fascinating.
C'est passionnant.
That's exciting.

Cultural Tip

In French, "intéressant" is typically used for ideas, events, or objects, not for people. If you want to describe a person, you would say "une personne intéressante". Also, while "très" is perfectly polite, overusing it can sound exaggerated; native speakers often vary with "vraiment", "tellement" or "passionnant" for nuance.