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How to Say "I feel great" in French
Expressing well-being in French: 'Je me sens très bien' is a common way to say 'I feel great'.
Je me sens très bien.
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Use this when someone asks how you are feeling, especially if you've been unwell or are simply feeling particularly good. It's a direct and positive response.
Alternatives
- Ça va super !More enthusiastic and casual.
- Je suis en pleine forme.Implies you are in excellent physical condition.
Ways to get it wrong
Pronouncing 'sens'
The 's' at the end of 'sens' is silent; it's not pronounced like 'sense'.
Forgetting 'me'
You must use the reflexive pronoun 'me' with 'sentir' when talking about how you feel.
A small cultural note
While 'Je me sens très bien' is perfectly understood, French speakers might often use a simpler 'Ça va bien' or 'Très bien' in response to 'Comment ça va ?'.
The same phrase in other languages
Frequently asked
How to say I feel good in French?
The most direct translation for 'I feel good' is 'Je me sens bien'. For 'I feel great', you can add 'très' to make it 'Je me sens très bien'.
Is 'Je me sens très bien' formal?
No, 'Je me sens très bien' is a neutral phrase. You can use it with most people you meet, from friends to colleagues.
What's a more casual way to say I feel great?
A very common and casual way to express feeling great is 'Ça va super !' or simply 'Super !'.
