How do you say it was magnificent in french?

The most common way to say "it was magnificent" in French is:

C'était magnifique.

Here's a breakdown:

* C'était - This is the past tense of the verb "être" (to be), meaning "it was".

* magnifique - This is the adjective meaning "magnificent".

You can also use other phrases like:

* C'était extraordinaire. (It was extraordinary)

* C'était splendide. (It was splendid)

* C'était grandiose. (It was grand)

The choice will depend on the context and the level of grandeur you want to express.