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Spanish can feel like a tricky puzzle, especially when words and letters are pronounced&nbsp;very differently from what we’re used to in our languages. Some&nbsp;Spanish words will trip up even the best learners. It’s easy to get tongue-tied from rolled r’s, double l’s, and certain vowel sounds. If you want to nail your accent, you’ve come to the right place. Our guide will list some of these challenging words and offer tips to conquer them.<h2>Common Pronunciation Problems in Spanish</h2>Some words in the Spanish language can feel like tongue twisters. Learners often trip up on certain sounds and letters, especially with&nbsp;Spanish words that start with h, feature double l’s or require&nbsp;<a href="/how-to-roll-r-in-spanish">rolled r’s</a>. Let’s look at common problems and tips to master these sounds.<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Issue</td><td>Description</td><td>Common Mistakes</td><td>Tips for Improvement</td></tr><tr><td>Vowel sounds</td><td>Spanish vowels are short and pure, unlike English vowels, which can have glides or diphthongs.</td><td>English speakers often add a glide, like saying ‘eh-ya’ for&nbsp;ella [ˈeʎa] (she).</td><td>Focus on keeping vowel sounds short and clear. Repeat words slowly to isolate vowel sounds.</td></tr><tr><td>Double ‘rr’ sounds</td><td>The ‘rr’ is trilled, while a single ‘r’ is tapped (similar to a very quick ‘d’ sound in English).</td><td>Failure to trill or&nbsp;use a soft ‘r.’</td><td>Practice tongue exercises to roll the ‘rr.’</td></tr><tr><td>Double ‘ll’ sounds</td><td>Spanish words that start with ll can be pronounced differently, depending on the region, but it’s typically a ‘y’ or ‘j’ sound.</td><td>Pronouncing ‘ll’&nbsp;is like the English ‘l’.</td><td>Practice by listening to native speakers. Repeat words like&nbsp;llave [ˈʝa.βe] (key).</td></tr><tr><td>Distinction between ‘b’ and ‘v’</td><td>Spanish does not distinguish strongly between ‘b’ and ‘v.’ Both sound like a soft version of the English ‘b.’</td><td>Pronouncing&nbsp;Spanish words for beginners like vino&nbsp;[ˈbi.no] (wine) with a hard ‘v’ sound.</td><td>Visualize the position of your lips. Keep them closer together for a softer sound.</td></tr><tr><td>Silent ‘h’</td><td>The ‘h’ is always silent in Spanish, unlike in English, where it is pronounced in most cases.</td><td>English speakers may try to pronounce ‘h’ in words like&nbsp;hablar [aˈβlaɾ] (to speak).</td><td>Memorize that the ‘h’ is always silent in Spanish.</td></tr><tr><td>Hard and soft ‘g’ sounds</td><td>Spanish words that start with g can have either a hard or soft sound. Before ‘e’ or ‘i,’ the letter has a soft, sound (similar to the English ‘h’ in ‘hello’). It’s hard (like the English ‘g’ in ‘go’) before other vowels.</td><td>Pronouncing soft ‘g’ as hard ‘g,’ like in&nbsp;gente [ˈxen.te] (people).</td><td>Practice hard and soft ‘g’. Use words like&nbsp;gato [gá.to] (cat) and&nbsp;gente [ˈxen.te] (people) to hear the difference.</td></tr><tr><td>Pronunciation of ‘j’</td><td>The Spanish ‘j’ has a strong, guttural sound, similar to the English ‘h’ in words like ‘house.’</td><td>Pronouncing ‘j’ as in English, like saying ‘ju-gar’ for jugar&nbsp;[ˈxuɣaɾ] (to play).</td><td>Practice the throaty ‘h’ sound.</td></tr></tbody></table></figure><h2>Top&nbsp;10 Hardest Words in Spanish</h2>Some words can leave even experienced learners tongue-tied. These tricky terms often involve sounds and letter combinations that differ from many other languages. If you want to polish your&nbsp;<a href="https://promova.com/blog/pronunciation-in-spanish">Spanish pronunciation</a> and add some finesse to your vocabulary, this list can help. Let’s look at&nbsp;how to say them in Spanish:<ul><li>Parangaricutirimícuaro [paɾaŋɡaɾikutiriˈmikwaɾo] – A town in Mexico.</li></ul>Él visitó Parangaricutirimícuaro el año pasado. [el βisiˈto paɾaŋɡaɾikutiriˈmikwaɾo el ˈaɲo paˈsaðo] – He visited Parangaricutirimícuaro last year.<ul><li>Otorrinolaringólogo [otoˌrinoˌlaɾiŋˈɡoloɣo]&nbsp;– Ear, nose, and throat doctor.</li></ul>Necesito ver a un otorrinolaringólogo. [neseˈsito βeɾ a un otoˌrinoˌlaɾiŋˈɡoloɣo] – I need to see an ear, nose, and throat doctor.<ul><li>Anticonstitucionalmente [antikonstituθjoˈnalmente] – Unconstitutionally (the&nbsp;longest spanish word).</li></ul>Actuaron anticonstitucionalmente. [akˈtwaɾon antikonstituθjoˈnalmente] – They acted unconstitutionally.<ul><li>Desconocido [deskonoˈsiðo] – Unknown.</li></ul>El origen es desconocido. [el oˈɾixen es deskonoˈsiðo] – The origin is unknown.<ul><li>Desparpajo [despaɾˈpaxo] – Self-confidence.</li></ul>Habla con mucho desparpajo. [ˈaβla kon ˈmutʃo despaɾˈpaxo] – He speaks with a lot of self-confidence.<ul><li>Inconmensurable [iŋkommensuˈɾaβle] – Immeasurable.</li></ul>Tiene un talento inconmensurable. [ˈtjene un taˈlento iŋkommensuˈɾaβle] – He has immeasurable talent.<h2>Hard&nbsp;Spanish Words That Start with J</h2>The Spanish ‘j’ sound can be one of the toughest challenges for learners. This letter is&nbsp;often confusing because it’s pronounced differently than in English. Unlike the soft ‘j,’ the Spanish ‘j’ has a strong, guttural sound. Let’s look at some&nbsp;words that start with j in Spanish:<ul><li>Jirafa [xiˈɾafa]&nbsp;– Giraffe.</li></ul>Vimos una jirafa en el zoológico. [ˈβimos una xiˈɾafa en el θooˈloxiko] – We saw a giraffe at the zoo.<ul><li>Jabón [xaˈβon] – Soap.</li></ul>Se lavó las manos con jabón. [se laˈβo las ˈmanos kon xaˈβon] – He washed his hands with soap.<ul><li>Jornada [xoɾˈnaða]&nbsp;– Workday.</li></ul>La jornada terminó a las cinco. [la xoɾˈnaða teɾmiˈno a las ˈsiŋko] – The workday ended at five.<ul><li>Juguete [xuˈɣete] – Toy.</li></ul>Compró un juguete para su hijo. [komˈpɾo un xuˈɣete ˈpaɾa su ˈixo] – She bought a toy for her son.<ul><li>Jardín [xaɾˈðin] – Garden.</li></ul>Plantaron flores en el jardín. [planˈtaɾon ˈfloɾes en el xaɾˈðin] – They planted flowers in the garden.<ul><li>Joya [ˈxoʝa]&nbsp;– Jewel.</li></ul>Esa joya es muy cara. [ˈesa ˈxoʝa es mui ˈkaɾa] – That jewel is very expensive.1<h2>Complicated&nbsp;Spanish Words That Start with ‘R’</h2>Many Spanish words with the letter ‘r’ can cause issues for learners. The trilled ‘rr’ sound is one main challenge and shows up in daily chats all the time. Here are some words that feature this sound:<ul><li>Ratón [raˈton] – Mouse.</li></ul>El ratón se escondió debajo de la mesa. [el raˈton se esˈkondjo deˈβaxo de la ˈmesa] – The mouse hid under the table.<ul><li>Rápido [ˈrapiðo]&nbsp;– Fast.</li></ul>El coche es muy rápido. [el ˈkotʃe es mui ˈrapiðo] – The car is very fast.<ul><li>Río [ˈri.o]&nbsp;– River.</li></ul>Nadamos en el río todo el día. [naˈðamos en el ˈri.o ˈtoðo el ˈdia] – We swam in the river all day.<ul><li>Repollo [reˈpoʝo]&nbsp;– Cabbage.</li></ul>Compró un repollo en el mercado. [komˈpɾo un reˈpoʝo en el meɾˈkaðo] – He bought a cabbage at the market.<ul><li>Arriba [aˈriβa]&nbsp;– Up.</li></ul>Mira hacia arriba. [ˈmiɾa ˈaθja aˈriβa] – Look up.<ul><li>Arroyo [aˈroʝo]&nbsp;– Stream.</li></ul>El arroyo fluye cerca de nuestra casa. [el aˈroʝo ˈfluʝe ˈseɾka de ˈnuestra ˈkasa] – The stream flows near our house.<ul><li>Carro [ˈkaro]&nbsp;– Car.</li></ul>Su carro es nuevo. [su ˈkaro es ˈnweβo] – His car is new.<h2>Other Words That Pose Challenges to Spanish Learners</h2>Many other terms exist that cause difficulty due to their unique sounds and spellings. These may be&nbsp;Spanish words that start with y, which vary in pronunciation depending on the region, or those featuring tricky combinations of consonants and vowels. Let’s look at some examples:<ul><li>Yate [ˈʝate] – Yacht.</li></ul>Navegaron en un yate por la costa. [naβeˈɣaɾon en un ˈʝate poɾ la ˈkosta] – They sailed in a yacht along the coast.<ul><li>Yerba [ˈʝeɾβa] – Herb.</li></ul>La yerba crece rápido en el jardín. [la ˈʝeɾβa ˈkɾese ˈrapiðo en el xaɾˈðin] – The herb grows fast in the garden.<ul><li>Agujero [aɣuˈxeɾo]&nbsp;– Hole.</li></ul>El ratón se escondió en un agujero. [el raˈton se esˈkondjo en un aɣuˈxeɾo] – The mouse hid in a hole.<ul><li>Terremoto [terreˈmoto] – Earthquake.</li></ul>El terremoto destruyó muchos edificios. [el terreˈmoto desˈtɾujo ˈmutʃos eðiˈfiθjos] – The earthquake destroyed many buildings.<ul><li>Vaquero [baˈkeɾo]&nbsp;– Cowboy.</li></ul>El vaquero montaba su caballo al amanecer. [el baˈkeɾo monˈtaβa su kaˈβaʝo al amanˈeθeɾ] – The cowboy rode his horse at dawn.<ul><li>Monstruo [ˈmonstɾuo] – Monster.</li></ul>El niño cree que hay un monstruo en su armario. [el ˈniɲo kɾe ke aj un ˈmonstɾuo en su aɾˈmaɾjo] – The boy believes there is a monster in his closet.<ul><li>Galletas [ɡaˈʝetas] – Cookies.</li></ul>Hicimos galletas de chocolate ayer. [iˈθimos ɡaˈʝetas de tʃokoˈlate aˈʝeɾ] – We made chocolate cookies yesterday.<h2>Learn New Spanish Words with Promova</h2>Ready to spice up your Spanish vocabulary? Promova is here to make your learning journey exciting and super effective. With our structured courses, you’ll quickly add essential&nbsp;words in Spanish to your lexicon.Our short, bite-sized lessons fit perfectly into your busy schedule, so you can learn a few new&nbsp;<a href="/blog/spanish-sayings-and-phrases">Spanish phrases</a> while sipping your morning coffee or during a quick lunch break. Don’t forget the interactive quizzes and flashcards that turn learning into an engaging experience.Need extra tips and cultural insights? Our blog has got you covered. From fascinating facts about the Spanish-speaking world to a comprehensive guide to the&nbsp;<a href="/alphabet/spanish-alphabet">Spanish alphabet</a> with useful hints on pronunciation, we provide everything you need to build confidence in speaking the language.Download the&nbsp;<a href="/app/spanish-language-learning-app">Promova app</a> now from the Play Store or App Store, and let’s make mastering Spanish fun together!<h2>Conclusion</h2>Spanish pronunciation can challenge many learners, but practice and dedication lead to improvement. Focus on common pitfalls like vowel sounds, rolling ‘r’s’, and the guttural ‘j.’ With repetition and listening to native speakers, your pronunciation will get better. Consistency helps build confidence in speaking Spanish correctly, so remember that&nbsp;hard Spanish words become easier over time.

Spanish can feel like a tricky puzzle, especially when words and letters are pronounced very differently from what we’re used to in our languages. Some Spanish words will trip up even the best learners.

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Although&nbsp;reflexive verbs Spanish are an integral part of the language, they might initially seem confusing, especially if you’re just starting to learn Spanish. No need to worry! In today’s article, we’ll explore this part of the grammar and do our best to explain it to you. So buckle up, and let’s dive right in!<h2>What Are&nbsp;Reflexive Verbs?</h2>As the name suggests,&nbsp;<a href="https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/reflexive">reflexive verbs</a> are the ones where the action of the verb is both done by and received by the same person. In simple terms, the subject of the sentence is doing something to themselves.For example, think of the word&nbsp;lavarese&nbsp;[laβaˈɾse], which means “to wash oneself.” In this case, the person doing the action (washing) is receiving it at the same time (being washed). Here are some examples:<ul><li>Yo me lavo – I wash myself.</li><li>Tú te lavas – You wash yourself.</li><li>Él/ella se lava – He/she washes him/herself.</li></ul>The key difference between regular and&nbsp;reflexive verbs in Spanish is that the latter always comes with a reflexive pronoun, which matches the subject and shows that the action is happening to the same person doing it.<h2>Understanding Reflexive Pronouns</h2>The main thing about reflexive pronouns is that without them, reflexive Spanish verbs become regular words and lose their initial meaning. In the table below, you can find Spanish reflexive pronouns and the ways you can use them in sentences.<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Subject</td><td>Reflexive Pronoun</td><td>Example</td><td>Translation</td></tr><tr><td>Yo (I)</td><td>me</td><td>Yo&nbsp;me lavo</td><td>I wash myself</td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://promova.com/blog/when-to-use-tu-and-usted-in-spanish">Tú</a> (You – informal)</td><td>te</td><td>Tú&nbsp;te lavas</td><td>You wash yourself</td></tr><tr><td>Él / Ella / Usted&nbsp;(He / She / You – formal)</td><td>se</td><td>Él&nbsp;se lava</td><td>He washes himself / She washes herself / You wash yourself (formal)</td></tr><tr><td>Nosotros/as (We)</td><td>nos</td><td>Nosotros&nbsp;nos&nbsp;lavamos</td><td>We wash ourselves</td></tr><tr><td>Vosotros/as (You all – informal, Spain)</td><td>os</td><td>Vosotros&nbsp;os laváis</td><td>You all wash yourselves</td></tr><tr><td>Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes (They / You all – formal)</td><td>se</td><td>Ellos&nbsp;se lavan</td><td>They wash themselves / You all wash yourselves</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>1<h2>Reflexive Verbs Spanish Conjugation: Explained</h2>When it comes to conjugation, reflexive verbs don’t differ much from the regular ones. The only difference is that you need to add a reflexive pronoun. Here’s a short breakdown of&nbsp;reflexive verbs conjugation to make this process easier for you.<ul><li>Identify the reflexive verb. Most of them end in -se (e.g., lavarse, levantarse, vestirse).</li><li>Remove the reflexive ending from the infinitive form (e.g., lavar).</li><li>Conjugate the verb as you would normally, based on the tense and subject.</li><li>Add the appropriate reflexive pronoun in front of the conjugated verb (e.g., me, te, se, nos, os, se).</li></ul>That’s it! Now you not only know&nbsp;what is a reflexive verb in Spanish but also how to conjugate it! Those simple steps work for most reflexive verbs, so once you memorize them, it will be easier for you to conjugate them.<h2>Common Reflexive Verbs and Their Uses</h2>So, let’s solidify your knowledge:&nbsp;what is a reflexive verb? In simple words, it’s a verb where the subject performs the action on themselves. In the list below, we’ve collected some of the most common examples of reflexive verbs and the ways of using them in simple&nbsp;<a href="/blog/useful-spanish-phrases">Spanish phrases</a>.<ul><li>Levantarse – [leβanˈtaɾ.se] – To get up.</li></ul>Yo me levanto a las siete de la mañana. (I get up at seven in the morning.)<ul><li>Lavarse – [laˈβaɾ.se] – To wash oneself.</li></ul>Nosotros nos lavamos las manos antes de cenar. (We wash our hands before dinner.)<ul><li>Ducharse – [duˈt͡ʃaɾ.se] – To shower.</li></ul>Tú te duchas todas las mañanas. (You shower every morning.)<ul><li>Peinarse – [pejˈnaɾ.se] – To comb one’s hair.</li></ul>Ella se peina antes de salir. (She combs her hair before going out.)<ul><li>Secarse – [seˈkaɾ.se] – To dry oneself.</li></ul>Yo me seco con una toalla después de ducharme. (I dry myself with a towel after showering.)<ul><li>Afeitarse – [afejˈtaɾ.se] – To shave.</li></ul>Él se afeita todas las mañanas. 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Reflexive Verbs in Spanish: A Deep Dive

A nod or a thumbs up often settles things fast. But what about saying&nbsp;yes in French? This language is rich and diverse, and there are many ways to agree that can make you sound like a local. Both formal and informal phrases come into play, so you’ll be ready for any situation. This guide will walk you through the most common and useful ways to say yes in French.<h2>Basic Phrases:&nbsp;Oui Meaning and Usage</h2>There are many common&nbsp;<a href="/blog/french-words-to-know">French words to know</a> that help in daily conversations; “yes” is one of them. Below, we will explore some of the most useful options:<ul><li>Oui [wi] – Yes.&nbsp;The most straightforward way to agree or affirm something.</li></ul>Vous aimez le café? Oui, beaucoup. [vu.z‿ɛ.me lə ka.fe? wi, boku] – Do you like coffee? Yes, a lot.<ul><li>Bien sûr [bjɛ̃ syʁ] – Of course. Strong agreement or confirmation without hesitation.</li></ul>Tu veux essayer ça aussi? Bien sûr, pourquoi pas! [ty vø esɛje sa ˈosi? bjɛ̃ syʁ, puʁkwa pa] – Do you want to try this as well? Of course, why not!<ul><li>Absolument [apsɔlymɑ̃] – Absolutely. Emphasizes a very strong agreement.</li></ul>Cela semble correct, n’est-ce pas? Absolument, je suis d’accord. [səla sɑ̃bl kɔʁɛk, nɛ sə pa? apsɔlymɑ̃, ʒə sɥi dakɔʁ] –&nbsp;That seems correct, doesn’t it? Absolutely, I agree.<ul><li>D’accord [d‿akɔʁ] – Okay.&nbsp;D’accord meaning is the same as in English; it indicates agreement or acceptance of a suggestion.</li></ul>Nous allons là-bas demain, d’accord? [nu z‿alɔ̃ la ba dəmɛ̃, dakɔʁ?] – We are going there tomorrow, okay?<ul><li>Exactement [ɛɡzaktəmɑ̃] – Exactly. Used to confirm that something is precisely correct.</li></ul>C’est ce que je pensais. Exactement! [sɛ sə kə ʒə pɑ̃se. ɛɡzaktəmɑ̃!] – That’s what I thought. Exactly!<h2>Informal Expressions for&nbsp;French Yes</h2>Sometimes, casual settings call for relaxed phrases. Different ways to say yes help you relate better in social situations. Below are some informal expressions and&nbsp;<a href="/blog/french-slang">French slang</a> words that suit conversations with friends or family:<ul><li>Ouais [wɛ] – Yeah. A very casual affirmation, often used among friends.</li></ul>Tu viens demain? Ouais, j’arriverai vers midi. [ty vjɛ̃ dəmɛ̃? wɛ, ʒaʁivəʁe vɛʁ midi] – Are you coming tomorrow? Yeah, I’ll arrive around noon.<ul><li>C’est bon [sɛ bɔ̃] – It’s good/Okay.&nbsp;C’est bon meaning is straightforward; it’s used to agree with a proposal.</li></ul>On part à 17 heures, c’est bon pour toi? [ɔ̃ paʁ a disɛt œʁ, sɛ bɔ̃ puʁ twa?] – We’re leaving at 17:00. Is that okay for you?<ul><li>Ça marche [sa maʁʃ] – That works. Used to agree with a plan or suggestion.</li></ul>On se voit à huit heures? Ça marche, à demain! [ɔ̃ sə vwa a ɥit œʁ? sa maʁʃ, a dəmɛ̃!] – We’re meeting at eight o’clock? That works. See you tomorrow!<ul><li>Mouais [mwe] – Hmm, yes. A non-committal or hesitant yes, often implying mixed feelings.</li></ul>C’est une bonne idée, ça? Mouais, je suppose. [sɛ t‿yn bɔn ide, sa? mwe, ʒə sypoz] – Is that a good idea? Hmm, yes, I suppose.<ul><li>Carrément [kaʁemɑ̃] – Totally. Indicates strong agreement or enthusiasm for the suggestion.</li></ul>Tu penses qu’on devrait y aller? Carrément, ne perdons pas de temps! [ty pɑ̃s kɔ̃ dəvʁɛ i ale? kaʁemɑ̃, nə pɛʁdɔ̃ pa də tɑ̃] – Do you think we should go? Totally, let’s not waste any time!<ul><li>Grave [ɡʁav] – Seriously. Confirms something seriously or intensely.</li></ul>Ce film était bien? Grave, tu dois le voir! [sə film etɛ bjɛ̃? ɡʁav, ty dwa lə vwaʁ] – Was the movie good? Seriously, you have to see it!7<h2>Formal Approaches to Agreement in French</h2>When you need to show respect or speak to someone in authority, formal phrases become essential. These expressions help you appear courteous and professional. Let’s look at&nbsp;how do you say yes in French formal settings:<ul><li>Je suis d’accord [ʒə sɥi dakɔʁ] – I agree.&nbsp;Formally acknowledges agreement on a matter.</li></ul>Je suis d’accord avec les termes du contrat. [ʒə sɥi dakɔʁ avɛk le tɛʁm dy kɔ̃tʁa] – I agree with the terms of the contract.<ul><li>Tout à fait [tu ta fɛ] – Absolutely. Strongly affirms the correctness or suitability of something.</li></ul>Tout à fait, c’est précisément ce dont nous avons besoin. [tu ta fɛ, sɛ pʁesizemɑ̃ sə dɔ̃ nu z‿avɔ̃ bəzwɛ̃] – Absolutely, it is exactly what we need.<ul><li>En effet [ɑ̃n‿‿ɛfɛ] – Indeed. Conveys agreement while reinforcing a previously mentioned point.</li></ul>Il a beaucoup contribué au projet, en effet. [il a boku kɔ̃tʁibɥe o pʁɔʒɛ, ɑ̃n‿ɛfɛ] – He contributed a lot to the project, indeed.<ul><li>Assurément [asyʁemɑ̃] – Assuredly. Confirms agreement with certainty and assurance.</li></ul>Peut-on compter sur votre soutien pour cette décision? Assurément. [pø tɔ̃ kɔ̃te syʁ votʁ sutjɛ̃ puʁ sɛt desizjɔ̃? asyʁemɑ̃] – Can we count on your support for this decision? Assuredly.<h2>Agreeing Enthusiastically:&nbsp;Synonyms for Yes That Show Excitement</h2>You might want to show strong support and positivity in certain conversations. Different expressions can convey your excitement and eagerness, which energizes your interactions with locals. In the list below, we will show&nbsp;how to say yes in French enthusiastically:<ul><li>Super! [sypɛʁ] – Great! Expresses joy and approval with enthusiasm.</li></ul>On va à la plage demain? Super, j’ai hâte! [ɔ̃ va a la plaʒ dəmɛ̃? sypɛʁ, ʒe at] – Are we going to the beach tomorrow? Great, I can’t wait!<ul><li>Génial! [ʒenjal] – Awesome! Shows a high level of excitement and approval.</li></ul>Ils ont accepté ta proposition? Génial, c’était une excellente idée! [ilz‿ɔ̃t‿aksepte ta pʁɔpozisjɔ̃? ʒenjal, s‿etɛ yn ɛksɛlɑ̃t ide] – Did they accept your proposal? Awesome, that was an excellent idea!<ul><li>C’est si bon! [sɛ si bɔ̃] – It’s so good!&nbsp;C’est si bon meaning is clear and conveys positive feelings towards something.</li></ul>Tu as goûté le gâteau? C’est si bon! [ty a ɡute lə ɡato? sɛ si bɔ̃] – Did you taste the cake? It’s so good!<ul><li>Trop bien! [tʁo bjɛ̃] – So good! Used to express that something is very good or pleasing.</li></ul>On a gagné le match, trop bien! [ɔ̃n‿a ɡaɲe lə matʃ, tʁo bjɛ̃] – We won the game, so good!<h2>Learn French With Promova Efficiently</h2>Want to learn French without feeling lost? Promova helps you reach your goals with the right tools and lessons. We have tailored courses focusing on grammar, vocabulary, and practical usage. This systematic approach lets you track your progress and see where to improve.Each lesson is designed by language professionals, giving you a clear path to fluency. You won’t feel overwhelmed because the courses break down complex topics into manageable chunks.<a href="/app/french-language-learning-app">Our mobile app</a> works on Android and iOS, allowing you to study wherever you are. Whether you have five minutes in the morning or a half-hour at lunch, the lessons fit into your day.&nbsp;<h2>Conclusion</h2>Saying&nbsp;oui in French is just the start. The many ways to agree make your conversations richer and more natural. From casual chats with friends to formal dialogues, you’ve now got the right words. Using these phrases and paying attention to&nbsp;<a href="/blog/french-pronunciation">French pronunciation</a> helps you fit in better and connect more genuinely with people around you.

A nod or a thumbs up often settles things fast. But what about saying yes in French? This language is rich and diverse, and there are many ways to agree that can make you sound like a local.

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