A familiar shortening of sympathique, formed by cutting off the end of the longer word.
Friendly or likeable person
adjective
social
informal
Friendly, kind, or easy to like, with a relaxed and approving tone.
Examples
- Léa est vraiment sympa avec les nouveaux collègues.Léa is really nice to the new colleagues.
- Ton voisin a l'air sympa.Your neighbour seems friendly.
- Merci, c'est sympa de m'avoir aidé.Thanks, it was kind of you to help me.
- Les serveuses étaient très sympas malgré l'heure tardive.The waitresses were very nice despite the late hour.
- Il reste poli, mais il ne la trouve pas particulièrement sympa.He stays polite, but he does not find her particularly likeable.
Similar words
sympathique
aimable
gentil
agréable
chaleureux
avenant
Pleasant thing or experience
adjective
everyday
informal
Pleasant, enjoyable, or appealing without sounding strongly enthusiastic.
Examples
- On a passé une soirée sympa chez eux.We had an enjoyable evening at their place.
- C'est un petit café sympa près de la gare.It is a pleasant little café near the station.
- Le patron nous a proposé un arrangement sympa.The boss offered us a good arrangement.
- J'ai trouvé une idée sympa pour son anniversaire.I found a nice idea for her birthday.
- La balade était sympa, même sous la pluie.The walk was enjoyable, even in the rain.