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French Phrase

Confirmons qu'on est bien d'accord.

/kɔ̃.fɔʁˈsɔ̃ k‿ɔ̃ ɛ bjɛ̃ d‿a.kɔʁ/
Meaning"Let's confirm that we are indeed in agreement."
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Meaning

The sentence is a polite way to double‑check that everyone shares the same understanding before moving forward. It stresses that the agreement is clear and mutually accepted.

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When to use

Use it at the end of a discussion, in a meeting, or after negotiating a plan, when you want to make sure all parties are on the same page.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Confirmonsqu'onestbiend'accord.

1

Imperative (1st pl.)

‘Confirmons’ is the first‑person plural imperative of the verb confirmer, used to suggest a joint action.

2

Que + on contraction

‘qu'’ is the contracted form of ‘que’ before the vowel‑starting pronoun ‘on’; it links the two clauses.

3

On as informal ‘we’

In spoken French, ‘on’ often replaces ‘nous’ and takes a third‑person singular verb (est).

4

Bien for emphasis

‘bien’ intensifies the agreement, roughly ‘indeed’ or ‘truly’.

5

Fixed expression d’accord

‘d’accord’ literally means ‘of agreement’ and is the standard way to say ‘agree’.

🗨In Conversation

A

Confirmons qu'on est bien d'accord.

Let's confirm that we are indeed in agreement.

Oui, c'est clair, on peut avancer.

Yes, it's clear; we can go ahead.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Confirmons qu'on sont bien d'accord.

    ‘On’ always takes the third‑person singular form of être (est), not the plural sont.

  • Confirmons que nous sommes bien d'accord.

    In this construction the natural pronoun is ‘on’; using ‘nous’ changes the tone and verb agreement.

  • Confirmons qu'on est bien d'accorde.

    ‘d’accord’ is invariable; do not add an extra ‘e’.

↔Alternatives

  • Assurons‑nous d'être d'accord.

    Let's make sure we agree.

  • Vérifions que nous sommes d'accord.

    Let's verify that we are in agreement.

  • Soyons sûrs d'être sur la même longueur d'onde.

    Let's be sure we're on the same wavelength.

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Cultural Tip

In French business and formal settings, explicitly confirming consensus is seen as courteous and professional. Adding ‘bien’ adds a touch of reassurance, signalling that you really want to avoid any misunderstanding. Avoid overly casual shortcuts like ‘ok’ in formal emails; stick with ‘d’accord’ or its variants.