French Phrase
Oui, c'est très agréable.
Meaning
Literally “Yes, it’s very pleasant.” The speaker is confirming something and adding a positive comment about how pleasant it feels or looks.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to agree with a statement and simultaneously describe the situation, environment, or experience as pleasant—e.g., after tasting food, feeling the weather, or enjoying a setting.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Ouic'esttrèsagréable
Oui
Simple affirmation meaning “yes”. It can be used alone or to confirm a statement.
c'est
Contraction of “ce + est”. Used to identify or describe something in a general way; often preferred over “il est” when the subject is abstract.
très
Adverb of intensity meaning “very”. It modifies the adjective that follows.
agréable
Adjective meaning “pleasant” or “enjoyable”. It is a regular -able adjective and agrees in gender and number when needed.
🗨In Conversation
Le temps est-il agréable aujourd'hui ?
Is the weather pleasant today?
Oui, c'est très agréable.
Yes, it’s very pleasant.
✕Common Mistakes
Le café c’est très agréable.
Avoid using “c’est” with a specific noun; use “il/elle est” instead (e.g., “Il est très agréable”).
Oui, c'est agréable très.
Do not place “très” after the adjective; it must precede it.
Si, c’est très agréable.
When answering a negative question, you may need “Si” instead of “Oui”.
↔Alternatives
Oui, c'est très plaisant.
Yes, it’s very pleasant.
Oui, c'est vraiment agréable.
Yes, it’s really pleasant.
Oui, c'est très sympa.
Yes, it’s very nice.
Cultural Tip
In French, “c’est” is the go‑to construction for describing a situation or an abstract idea, while “il/elle est” is used for specific nouns. “Agréable” is a slightly formal word; in casual conversation many speakers prefer “sympa” or “plaisant”.