English–French
“very” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/tʁo/
Example
Ce gâteau est trop bon.
This cake is very good.
How to say “very” in French
“Very” in French is trop.
A gauge needle pushed past its safe mark, making intensity feel excessive even when the result sounds positive.
Example sentences with trop
Il a parlé trop vite et je n'ai pas compris.
He spoke too fast and I did not understand.
Tips for using trop
- In spoken French, trop bon can mean very good but may retain an excessive or enthusiastic nuance, while très bon is usually more neutral.
Other French words for “very”
Il est très gentil.
He is very kind.
C'est ultra pratique pour les voyages.
It's very practical for traveling.
C'est éminemment important pour notre projet.
It is very important for our project.
Je suis terriblement fatigué.
I am very tired.