French Phrase
Les burgers sont trop bons.
Meaning
This phrase literally translates to 'The burgers are too good.' However, in French, 'trop bon(s)' is often used colloquially to mean 'very good' or 'so good,' expressing strong positive approval rather than an excessive, negative 'too good.' It's a common way to praise food enthusiastically.
When to use
Use this phrase in informal settings when you want to express that food, specifically burgers in this case, is exceptionally delicious. It's perfect for casual conversations with friends or family after enjoying a meal, or when recommending a place to eat.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Lesburgerssonttropbons
Les
'Les' is the definite article for plural nouns in French, equivalent to 'the' for multiple items. It indicates that we are talking about specific burgers.
burgers
This is a loanword from English, commonly used in French. It is a masculine plural noun, which influences the agreement of the adjective 'bons'.
sont
'Sont' is the third-person plural conjugation of the verb 'être' (to be). It connects the subject 'les burgers' to the adjective 'trop bons'.
trop
As an adverb, 'trop' typically means 'too' or 'too much'. However, in informal contexts, especially with adjectives like 'bon', it intensifies the meaning to 'very' or 'so', expressing strong positive sentiment.
bons
'Bons' is the masculine plural form of the adjective 'bon' (good). It agrees in gender and number with 'les burgers', which is a masculine plural noun.
🗨In Conversation
Alors, comment tu trouves les burgers ici?
So, how do you find the burgers here?
Oh là là, ils sont incroyables! Les burgers sont trop bons!
Oh wow, they're incredible! The burgers are so good!
✕Common Mistakes
Les burgers sont très bons.
While 'très bons' (very good) is grammatically correct, 'trop bons' is often preferred in casual speech to convey a stronger, more enthusiastic 'so good' or 'amazingly good' feeling, rather than just 'very good'.
Les burgers sont trop bonne.
The adjective 'bon' must agree in gender and number with the noun it describes. 'Burgers' is masculine plural, so the adjective should be 'bons' (masculine plural), not 'bonne' (feminine singular).
↔Alternatives
Les burgers sont délicieux.
The burgers are delicious.
Ces burgers sont excellents!
These burgers are excellent!
J'adore ces burgers.
I love these burgers.
Cultural Tip
While 'trop' usually means 'too much' in a negative sense (e.g., 'trop cher' - too expensive), in informal French, 'trop bon' is a widely accepted and very common expression of strong positive appreciation, especially for food. It reflects a certain casualness and enthusiasm in French conversation. Burgers, once seen as purely American, have become incredibly popular in France, with many high-quality 'gourmet' burger joints emerging, making this phrase very relevant.