French Phrase
C'est vraiment intéressant.
Meaning
The sentence translates to “That’s really interesting.” It conveys a strong sense of curiosity or admiration about something that has just been said or shown. The adverb vraiment adds emphasis beyond a simple ‘interesting.’
When to use
Use this expression when you want to react positively to news, a story, a fact, or an observation that catches your attention. It works in both casual conversations with friends and more formal settings like a classroom or a business meeting, as long as the tone remains polite.
✦Grammar Breakdown
C'estvraimentintéressant
C'est (ce + est)
C'est is the contraction of the demonstrative pronoun ce (this/that) and the verb être (to be). It introduces a statement about something previously mentioned or obvious.
vraiment (adverb)
Vraiment means 'really' or 'truly' and modifies the adjective that follows, intensifying its meaning.
intéressant (adjective)
Intéressant is a masculine singular adjective meaning 'interesting'. It agrees in gender and number with the noun it describes; use intéressante for feminine nouns.
🗨In Conversation
J'ai découvert que les abeilles peuvent reconnaître les visages humains.
I discovered that bees can recognize human faces.
C'est vraiment intéressant!
That's really interesting!
✕Common Mistakes
C'est vraiment intéressante.
The adjective must agree with the subject. Use intéressante only if the noun you’re referring to is feminine (e.g., une idée).
Il est vraiment intéressant.
Il est is used when the noun is explicitly mentioned (e.g., Il est intéressant, le film). For a general statement about something just mentioned, C'est is preferred.
C'est très vraiment intéressant.
Stacking adverbs (très + vraiment) sounds redundant. Choose one intensifier.
↔Alternatives
C'est très intéressant.
That's very interesting.
C'est fascinant.
That's fascinating.
C'est captivant.
That's captivating.
Cultural Tip
In French, using vraiment adds a personal, enthusiastic touch, while très is more neutral. Be mindful of gender agreement: if you refer to a feminine noun (e.g., une idée), say C'est vraiment intéressante. Also, avoid overusing strong adjectives in formal writing; a simple C'est intéressant is often sufficient in academic contexts.