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How to Say ‘It's here, sir.’ in French

C'est ici, monsieur.

s eh ee-see muhn-syur

[s eh ee-see muhn-syur]

🇫🇷 In France: Adding monsieur or madame to a short sentence is ordinary politeness in France, not stiff formality. Leaving it off with a stranger can sound curt.

Phrase Breakdown

C'est ici,

s eh ee-see

It's here,

Link the T of 'c'est' to 'ici' so it sounds like 'say-tee-see'.

Example

C'est ici, la gare.

It's here, the station.

Words in this phrase

[s]

it / this

"C'" stands for "ce" and means "it" or "this" in expressions like "c'est."

Example

C'est agréable de parler avec une équipe accueillante.

It's pleasant to speak with a welcoming team.

est

[eh]

Third person singular present of be.

Example

C'est important.

It is important.

ici

[ee-see]

here

This place or location.

Example

Restons ici pour un moment.

Let's stay here for a while.

monsieur.

muhn-syur

sir.

A polite form of address. It sounds like 'muh-syeu', and the R is silent.

Example

Merci, monsieur.

Thank you, sir.

Words in this phrase

monsieur

[muhn-syur]

Sir

A formal way to address a man, often used in letters or emails.

Example

Cher Monsieur, je vous écris pour...

Dear Sir, I am writing to you...

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