Nice (en. Nice)

/nɪs/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective

Qualifies something pleasant or attractive.

This exhibition is really nice.

Cette exposition est vraiment nice.

Used to describe a nice person.

He is very nice to everyone.

Il est très nice avec tout le monde.

Used to express approval.

It’s a nice idea to go out tonight.

C'est une nice idée de sortir ce soir.

The word nice derives from the Latin 'nescius', which means 'ignorant'. Over time, it evolved to mean 'delicate' or 'pleasant'.

it's nice

It is pleasant.

c'est nice

a nice moment

A pleasant moment.

un nice moment

to make a nice gesture

To make a friendly gesture.

faire un nice geste

kind

Describing a gentle and lovely person.

gentil

pleasant

Which brings pleasure.

plaisant

charming

Which is charming, attractive.

charmant

Cool, great.

That concert was really nice!

Ce concert était vraiment nice!

Awesome, brilliant.

Your new look is nice!

Ton nouveau look est nice!