French Phrase
Sur Prime Video y'a de bons films.
Meaning
This sentence means 'There are good movies on Prime Video.' It uses the informal contraction y'a to convey a casual recommendation about the streaming platform.
When to use
Use this phrase in informal conversation when suggesting or commenting on the quality of movies available on Prime Video, especially among friends or on social media.
✦Grammar Breakdown
SurPrime Videoy'adebonsfilms
Sur (preposition)
Means 'on' or 'about' and is used to indicate location or platform.
y'a (colloquial il y a)
Informal contraction of 'il y a' meaning 'there is/are'. Common in spoken French.
de + adjective + noun (plural)
When an adjective precedes a plural noun, use 'de' instead of 'des' (e.g., de bons films).
bons (adjective agreement)
Adjective 'bon' agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies (masc. plural → bons).
🗨In Conversation
Tu as déjà regardé quelque chose sur Prime Video ?
Have you already watched something on Prime Video?
Oui, y'a de bons films, surtout des comédies.
Yes, there are good movies, especially comedies.
✕Common Mistakes
Sur Prime Video y'a des bons films.
When an adjective precedes a plural noun, replace 'des' with 'de'.
Sur Prime Video il y a de bons films.
In informal speech, 'y'a' is preferred; using the full form can sound too formal for casual chat.
Sur Prime Video y a de bons films.
Missing the apostrophe makes the phrase look written and less natural.
↔Alternatives
Il y a de bons films sur Prime Video.
There are good movies on Prime Video.
Sur Prime Video, on trouve de bons films.
On Prime Video, you can find good movies.
Prime Video propose de bons films.
Prime Video offers good movies.
Cultural Tip
The contraction y'a is typical of spoken French and informal writing (texts, social media). In formal contexts, stick with the full form il y a. Also, remember to use 'de' before an adjective that precedes a plural noun, as in de bons films.