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French Phrase

Les desserts, c'est super aussi.

/le dɛsɛʁ, sɛ sy.pɛʁ o.si/
Meaning"Desserts are great too."
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Meaning

Literally, ‘Desserts, it’s great too.’ In everyday English you would say ‘Desserts are great too.’ The phrase adds a positive comment about desserts after a previous statement, often about the main course or another dish.

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When to use

Use this sentence when you want to compliment the dessert course, especially after talking about the rest of the meal. It works in casual conversation with friends, family, or at a restaurant when you’re expressing that the sweet finish is just as enjoyable as the rest of the food.

Grammar Breakdown

Lesdesserts,c'estsuperaussi.

1

Definite article (Les)

‘Les’ is the plural definite article used before a plural noun to mean ‘the’.

2

Noun (desserts)

‘Desserts’ is a masculine plural noun meaning ‘desserts’.

3

c'est = ce + est

‘c’est’ is the contraction of ‘ce (this/it)’ + ‘est (is)’, used to introduce a statement about something.

4

Super (predicative adjective)

‘Super’ works like ‘great’ or ‘awesome’; after ‘c’est’ it functions as a predicative adjective.

5

Aussi (adverb)

‘Aussi’ means ‘also’ or ‘too’ and is placed after the adjective or verb it modifies.

🗨In Conversation

A

Le plat principal était délicieux.

The main dish was delicious.

Les desserts, c'est super aussi.

Desserts are great too.

B

Common Mistakes

  • Les desserts sont super aussi.

    While grammatically possible, native speakers usually say ‘c’est super’ for a quick, informal opinion.

  • C’est super les desserts aussi.

    The adverb ‘aussi’ should follow the adjective, not be placed at the end of the clause.

Alternatives

  • Les desserts sont excellents aussi.

    Desserts are excellent too.

  • Les desserts, c'est génial aussi.

    Desserts are awesome too.

  • Les desserts, c'est délicieux aussi.

    Desserts are delicious too.

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Cultural Tip

In France, a meal often ends with a small, carefully prepared dessert—think tarte Tatin, crème brûlée, or a simple fruit plate. Saying ‘c’est super’ is informal and friendly, perfect for casual settings but less appropriate in a very formal dining review. Also, the pause after ‘desserts’ (the comma) mirrors the French habit of briefly emphasizing the course before giving an opinion.