French Phrase
Oui, c'était très agréable.
Meaning
The speaker confirms a positive impression of something that happened in the past, saying that it was very pleasant.
When to use
Use this after someone asks how you felt about an event, a meal, a trip, or any experience that took place earlier. It works in both formal and informal conversations.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Ouic'étaittrèsagréable
Oui
Simple affirmation meaning “yes”. It can be used to agree before a statement.
c'était
Imparfait of the verb être (to be) with the demonstrative pronoun ce. It translates to “it was”.
très
Adverb of intensity placed directly before an adjective; means “very”.
agréable
Adjective meaning “pleasant, enjoyable”. It does not change in the masculine singular form.
🗨In Conversation
Comment as-tu trouvé le dîner hier ?
How did you find the dinner yesterday?
Oui, c'était très agréable.
Yes, it was very pleasant.
✕Common Mistakes
Oui, c'est très agréable.
Use c'était for past events; c'est refers to the present.
Oui, c'était trop agréable.
trop means “too” and can sound like a complaint; use très for “very”.
Oui, c'était très agréablee.
agréable does not change in the feminine singular; adding an extra “e” is incorrect.
↔Alternatives
Oui, c'était très plaisant.
Yes, it was very pleasant.
Oui, c'était vraiment agréable.
Yes, it was really pleasant.
Oui, c'était très sympa.
Yes, it was very nice.
Cultural Tip
In everyday French people often drop the initial “Oui” and simply say “C'était très agréable.” The adjective agréable is neutral and can describe both objects and experiences; for people you might prefer “sympathique” or “charmant”. Avoid using “trop” (too) when you mean “very”, as it can imply excess.