Bien = adverb
"Bien" est un adverbe, qui indique la qualité de l'action (comment quelque chose est exécuté).
"Bien" is an adverb, talking about the quality of the action (how something is done).
Je vais bien. I'm doing well.
J'ai bien dormir. I slept well.
Elle travaille bien. She works well.
Bon(s), bonne(s) = adjective
"Bon" est un adjectif, ce qui veut dire qu'il décrit une personne ou une chose.
"Bon" is an adjective, which means it describes a person or thing.
Masculin / Singulier | Masculin / Pluriel | Féminin / Singulier | Féminin / Pluriel |
Bon | Bons | Bonne | Bonnes |
Le pain est bon. The bread is good.
Ce sont de bons élèves. They're good students.
Cette tarte est très bonne. This tart is very good.
These two words often confuse learners because they can both be translated as "good" or "well" in English. However, they have different uses and meanings. In this lesson, we'll learn when to use "bon" and when to use "bien" to help you speak French more accurately and naturally. Let's get started!