French Phrase
C'est une option super économique.
Meaning
This sentence means “It’s a very cost‑effective option.” It emphasizes that the choice saves money while still being a good one.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to recommend a cheap but reliable alternative – for example, a budget hotel, a low‑price subscription plan, or a discount product.
✦Grammar Breakdown
C'estuneoptionsuperéconomique.
C'est
Contraction of "ce est"; used to point out or describe something. Followed by a noun phrase.
une (indefinite article)
Feminine singular article used before a feminine noun like "option".
option (noun)
A feminine noun meaning "choice" or "alternative".
super (intensifier)
Colloquial adverb meaning "very" or "extremely"; placed before an adjective.
économique (adjective)
Adjective meaning "economical" or "cost‑effective"; agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies.
🗨In Conversation
Quel hôtel me conseilles‑tu pour mon séjour à Paris ?
Which hotel do you recommend for my stay in Paris?
C'est une option super économique.
It's a very cost‑effective option.
✕Common Mistakes
C'est un option super économique.
"Option" is feminine; the correct article is "une".
C'est une option super économique.
In formal contexts "super" sounds too colloquial; use "très" instead.
↔Alternatives
C'est une option très économique.
It's a very economical option.
C'est une solution très abordable.
It's a very affordable solution.
C'est une alternative à petit prix.
It's a low‑price alternative.
Cultural Tip
The word "super" is informal and common in spoken French, especially among younger speakers. In formal writing you would replace it with "très". Also, remember that "option" is feminine, so the article must be "une".