French Phrase
Oui, c'est génial !
Meaning
Literally “Yes, it’s great!” – a short, enthusiastic way to agree with or celebrate something that just happened or was said.
When to use
Use it right after hearing good news, a cool idea, or when you want to show lively approval. It’s informal, perfect for friends, classmates, or casual work settings.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Ouic'estgénial!
Oui
Simple affirmative word meaning “yes”. It can stand alone or start a sentence.
c'est
Contraction of “ce + est”. Used to identify or describe something; here it points to the preceding idea.
génial
Adjective meaning “great, awesome, brilliant”. In spoken French it works as an exclamation without needing a noun after it.
🗨In Conversation
J'ai enfin fini mon projet de fin d'études !
I finally finished my final project!
Oui, c'est génial !
Yes, that's great!
✕Common Mistakes
Oui, c’est génial
The apostrophe in “c’est” must be a straight apostrophe, not a curly one, and the phrase should keep the space after the comma.
Oui, c’est génial.
Using a period instead of an exclamation can make the sentence sound flat; the exclamation mark conveys the intended enthusiasm.
Oui, c’est géniales
“Génial” is an invariable adjective in this exclamatory use; do not add an -es ending.
↔Alternatives
Oui, c'est super !
Yes, that's awesome!
Oui, c'est formidable !
Yes, that's wonderful!
Oui, c'est top !
Yes, that's top‑notch!
Cultural Tip
In French, “génial” is a bit more informal than “formidable”. It’s common among younger speakers and in casual conversation. In a formal presentation you might prefer “c’est excellent” or “c’est remarquable”. Also, the exclamation mark adds enthusiasm, but in written French you can drop it for a more neutral tone.