Bonne idée.
Good idea.
On va au parc cet après-midi ? — Bonne idée.
Let's go to the park this afternoon? — Good idea.
Tu veux prendre un café maintenant ? — Bonne idée.
Do you want to get a coffee now? — Good idea.
French - Agreement
Lesson 81 of 159
Goal: Quick ways to agree in conversation
Free French lessons with guided practice, audio, and speaking support.
Small moments of agreement are social glue — they keep conversations friendly and moving. In this short lesson you'll hear two common French responses and practice using them aloud.
Level A2: In this lesson you'll learn and practice two short ways to agree in French: "Bonne idée." (Good idea.) and "Carrément." (Absolutely.). We'll listen, repeat, and use them in a tiny conversation so you can feel confident replying in real life. This lesson is CEFR-aligned and focused on natural spoken responses.
After this lesson you'll be able to:
- Recognize and produce the short agreement phrases used in everyday French.
- Use "Bonne idée." to approve suggestions and "Carrément." for strong, casual agreement.
- Practice listening and speaking in a short A2-level conversation.
Ready? Let's go!
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1. Reading + Listening Practice
Hear core phrases, repeat aloud.
Carrément.
Absolutely.
Tu veux essayer ce nouveau restaurant ? — Carrément !
Do you want to try that new restaurant? — Absolutely!
Il fait très chaud aujourd'hui. — Carrément.
It's very hot today. — Absolutely.
2. Conversational Listening Practice
Hear phrases in a real mini-conversation.
Anna suggests plans for the afternoon.
What does David say about getting ice cream?
Anna
On va au parc cet après-midi ?
Shall we go to the park this afternoon?
David
Bonne idée.
Good idea.
Anna
Et si on prenait une glace après ?
What if we get ice cream afterward?
David
Carrément.
Absolutely.
3. Guided Practice
Quizzes and matching to lock in meaning.
Which French phrase best means "Good idea."?
Which phrase is casual and shows strong agreement?
You and a friend plan a quick walk; which reply fits best?
You love a band and someone offers free tickets. Which reply fits best?
Anna suggests a walk in the park. David replies: Good idea.
Anna suggests a walk in the park. David replies: ___
Your friend asks "Do you want to go to the concert?" You answer: Absolutely.
Your friend asks "Do you want to go to the concert?" You answer: ___
Someone suggests trying the spicy dish and you really like spicy food, so you say Absolutely.
Someone suggests trying the spicy dish and you really like spicy food, so you say ___
Match the core phrases
Match the extra phrases
4. Speaking Practice
Say phrases yourself (mic/recording).
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Say this phrase out loud:
Bonne idée.
Good idea.
Say this phrase out loud:
Carrément.
Absolutely.