French Phrase
Ces infos sont bonnes ?
Meaning
The speaker is asking whether the pieces of information they have just received are good, reliable, or correct. It can refer to facts, data, or advice that the listener has provided.
When to use
Use this informal question when you want to quickly check the quality or accuracy of information in a casual conversation, such as with friends, classmates, or coworkers. In formal writing or business settings, replace ‘infos’ with ‘informations’.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Cesinfossontbonnes?
Demonstrative adjective
‘Ces’ points to something specific and agrees in number (plural) with the noun it modifies.
Noun gender & number
‘infos’ is the colloquial short form of ‘informations’, a feminine plural noun, so adjectives must match it.
Verb ‘être’ – 3rd person plural
‘sont’ is the present‑tense form of ‘être’ used with plural subjects.
Adjective agreement
‘bonnes’ is the feminine plural form of ‘bon’; it must agree with the plural feminine noun ‘infos’.
Question intonation
In spoken French, a rising intonation at the end of the sentence signals a yes‑no question; the written question mark is optional in informal speech.
🗨In Conversation
Ces infos sont bonnes ?
Are these infos good?
Oui, elles sont fiables et à jour.
Yes, they are reliable and up‑to‑date.
✕Common Mistakes
Ces infos sont bon ?
The adjective must agree with the feminine plural noun ‘infos’, so use ‘bonnes’ not ‘bon’.
Ces infos est bonnes ?
‘Infos’ is plural, so the verb must be the plural form ‘sont’.
Ces informations sont bon ?
When using the full noun ‘informations’, the adjective still stays feminine plural: ‘informations sont bonnes’. Some learners mistakenly use the masculine form.
↔Alternatives
Ces informations sont correctes ?
Are these pieces of information correct?
Ces données sont fiables ?
Are these data reliable?
Ces infos sont exactes ?
Are these infos exact?
Cultural Tip
‘Infos’ is a colloquial abbreviation of ‘informations’ and is perfectly natural in spoken French and informal writing. In a formal email or report, prefer the full word. Also, remember that adjectives must match the gender and number of the noun; saying ‘Ces infos sont bon’ is a common mistake among learners.