French Phrase
C'est une super idée !
Meaning
Literally, "It is a super idea!" In everyday French it means "That's a great idea!" It conveys enthusiasm and approval of someone's suggestion.
When to use
Use this expression when you want to enthusiastically endorse a suggestion, plan, or creative thought. It’s informal to semi‑formal, suitable in conversations with friends, colleagues, or classmates.
✦Grammar Breakdown
C'estunesuperidée!
C' est
Contraction of "ce est"; used before a vowel or mute h. It means "it is" or "that is".
une
Indefinite article for feminine singular nouns.
super
Informal intensifier meaning "great, wonderful, super"; works as an adjective before nouns.
idée (feminine)
Noun meaning "idea"; takes the feminine article "une".
🗨In Conversation
On pourrait organiser un pique‑nique demain ?
Could we organize a picnic tomorrow?
C'est une super idée !
That's a great idea!
✕Common Mistakes
C'est un super idée.
"Idée" is feminine, so the article must be "une", not "un".
C'est super idée.
The indefinite article cannot be omitted; you need "une" before the noun.
C'est des super idées.
Avoid using "c'est" with a plural noun without adjusting the article; for plural you would say "Ce sont de super idées".
↔Alternatives
C'est une excellente idée !
That's an excellent idea!
C'est une bonne idée !
That's a good idea!
C'est une idée géniale !
That's a brilliant idea!
Cultural Tip
The word "super" is very common in spoken French, especially among younger speakers. In formal writing or business meetings you might prefer "excellente" or "remarquable" instead of "super".