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How to Say ‘It is exactly’ in French

C'est exactement

s ay eg-zakt-mahn

[s ay eg-zakt-mahn]

💬 Usage Tip: [C'] only appears joined to the next word, as in [c'est]. Never alone.

Phrase Breakdown

C'

[s]

it

Short form of "ce" in the common expression "c'est," meaning "it is" or "this is."

Example

Dans C'est exactement, C' commence une affirmation claire.

In "C'est exactement," "C'" begins a clear statement.

est

[ay]

is

From the verb "être"; in "c'est," it means "it is" or "that is."

Example

C'est exactement sert à confirmer une idée avec précision.

"C'est exactement" is used to confirm an idea precisely.

exactement

[eg-zakt-mahn]

exactly

Used to show strong agreement or precision.

Example

C'est exactement la réponse qu'on peut donner au sujet d'une culture idéale.

"That's exactly" the answer one can give about an ideal culture.

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