French Phrase
C'est une bonne affaire.
Meaning
The sentence means 'It's a good deal.' It is used to express that something you have found or are about to purchase is advantageous, inexpensive, or offers great value.
When to use
Use this phrase when commenting on a purchase, a discount, a job opportunity, or any situation where you want to highlight that the terms are favorable.
✦Grammar Breakdown
C'estunebonneaffaire.
C'est (Ce + est)
The contraction 'c'' combines the demonstrative pronoun 'ce' (this/it) with the verb 'être' (to be).
Indefinite article agreement
Use 'une' for feminine singular nouns and 'un' for masculine singular nouns.
Adjective agreement
The adjective 'bon' becomes 'bonne' to agree with the feminine noun 'affaire'.
Noun 'affaire'
'Affaire' can mean 'deal', 'business', or 'matter' depending on context; here it means a good deal.
🗨In Conversation
C'est une bonne affaire.
It's a good deal.
Oui, je suis d'accord, on ne trouve pas mieux à ce prix.
Yes, I agree, you don't find better at this price.
✕Common Mistakes
C'est un bonne affaire.
The noun 'affaire' is feminine; the correct article is 'une'.
C'est une bon affaire.
The adjective must agree with the feminine noun, so use 'bonne'.
Ce est une bonne affaire.
Avoid adding an extra subject pronoun; the correct contraction is 'C'est', not 'Ce est'.
↔Alternatives
C'est une excellente affaire.
It's an excellent deal.
C'est une super affaire.
It's a great deal.
C'est une affaire avantageuse.
It's a advantageous deal.
Cultural Tip
In French, 'affaire' can also refer to a business or a matter, so context matters. The expression is informal to semi‑formal; in a very formal business meeting you might prefer 'c'est une opportunité intéressante' instead of 'bonne affaire'.