Gentil - mais pas sympa?

Stephen B.B2Kwiziq community member

Gentil - mais pas sympa?

Is « un chat sympa » not a good translation?

Asked 1 year ago
CélineNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Bonjour Stephen,

I would tend to say that "sympa" is better suited for human beings rather than animals. In this context, you would use "gentil" rather than "sympa".

I hope this is helpful.

Bonne journée !

Gentil - mais pas sympa?

Is « un chat sympa » not a good translation?

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