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Boys vs girls: Bonne idée ! means Good idea! in French

Hugo wants help sorting a basket of odd socks. Léa agrees to supervise, and Hugo finds a use for the extras.

In French, with English subtitles.

32-second video.

In English, with a phrase in French.

33-second video.

The French phrase

Bonne idée !

Good idea!

Idée is feminine, so it takes bonne, not bon. Say it when you like a suggestion.

Every line in French with English

Hugo: On trie les chaussettes ?

In English: Shall we sort the socks?

Léa: Bonne idée ! Toi, tu tries. Moi, je supervise.

In English: Good idea! You sort. I supervise.

Hugo: Donc… chef des chaussettes, toi ?

In English: So... you're the sock boss?

Léa: Garde les chaussettes dépareillées, ça fait des gants.

In English: Keep the odd socks. They make gloves.

Hugo: Bonne idée ! Alors voilà tes vingt gants pour l’hiver.

In English: Good idea! Then here are your twenty winter gloves.

In English, with a phrase in French.

Hugo: Shall we sort the socks?

Léa: Bonne idée ! You work. I supervise.

Hugo: So... you supervise a basket of socks?

Léa: Keep the odd socks. They make great gloves.

Hugo: Bonne idée ! Here are your twenty winter gloves.

Quick quiz

Choose a or b, then open the answer to see if you were right.

  1. What does it mean? Bonne idée !

    1. Good idea!
    2. Good night!
    Show the answer

    Answer: a) Good idea! Idée means idea. Good night is bonne nuit.

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