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French Phrase

C'était super de parler avec toi. On se revoit ?

/sɛ.tɛ sy.pɛʁ də paʁ.le a.vɛk twa. ɔ̃ sə ʁə.vwa/
Meaning"It was great to talk with you. Shall we see each other again?"
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Meaning

This phrase is a warm and friendly way to conclude a pleasant conversation, expressing enjoyment of the interaction. The second part, "On se revoit ?", is an informal invitation or suggestion to meet again in the future, implying a desire to continue the connection.

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When to use

Use this phrase at the end of an informal conversation with a friend, acquaintance, or someone you've just met and enjoyed spending time with. It's perfect for expressing appreciation for the chat and subtly (or directly) suggesting a future meeting.

Grammar Breakdown

C'étaitsuperde parleravec toiOnse revoit?

1

C'était (Imparfait)

'C'était' is the imperfect tense of 'c'est' (it is). It's used here to describe a past state or ongoing action, indicating that the conversation was great over its duration.

2

Super (Adjective/Adverb)

'Super' is an informal adjective or adverb meaning 'great' or 'superb'. It's invariable, meaning it doesn't change form for gender or number.

3

De parler (Infinitive after 'de')

After certain adjectives or expressions like 'c'est super', 'de' is used before an infinitive verb to explain what was great. 'Parler' means 'to talk'.

4

Avec toi (Preposition + Pronoun)

'Avec' means 'with'. 'Toi' is the stressed pronoun for 'you' (singular, informal), used after prepositions. For formal singular, it would be 'avec vous'.

5

On (Impersonal Pronoun)

'On' is an informal pronoun often used to mean 'we' or 'one'. It always takes a third-person singular verb conjugation, but implies a plural subject.

6

Se revoir (Reflexive Verb)

'Se revoir' is a reflexive verb meaning 'to see each other again'. The 'se' indicates that the action is reciprocal between the subjects.

🗨In Conversation

A

Merci pour le café, c'était vraiment sympa de te voir.

Thanks for the coffee, it was really nice to see you.

De rien ! C'était super de parler avec toi. On se revoit ?

You're welcome! It was great to talk with you. Shall we see each other again?

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Common Mistakes

  • C'était super de parler avec vous. On se revoit ?

    Using 'vous' instead of 'toi' makes the phrase sound overly formal or even cold if the context is informal. 'Toi' is essential for conveying warmth and familiarity.

  • C'était super de parler avec toi. On se voit encore ?

    While 'voir' means 'to see', 'se revoir' specifically means 'to see each other again'. 'On se voit encore ?' is grammatically correct but less idiomatic for suggesting a future meeting.

Alternatives

  • J'ai adoré discuter avec toi.

    I loved chatting with you.

  • C'était un plaisir de te parler.

    It was a pleasure to talk to you.

  • À bientôt !

    See you soon!

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Cultural Tip

In French culture, expressing appreciation for a conversation is common, especially when you've genuinely enjoyed it. The question "On se revoit ?" is a friendly, informal way to signal interest in continuing the relationship. It's often used among friends or people who have established a comfortable rapport. Be mindful of using 'toi' for informal contexts and 'vous' for formal ones, as mixing them can sound awkward or disrespectful.