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How to Say ‘And these colors, is that a choice?’ in French

Et ces couleurs, c'est un choix ?

eh say koo-luhr suh eh uhn shwah

[eh say koo-luhr suh eh uhn shwah]

💬 Usage Tip: Spoken French often names the topic first and then picks it up with c'est. For example, Et ce tableau, c'est récent ? "And this painting, is it recent?"

Phrase Breakdown

Et ces couleurs,

eh say koo-luhr

And these colours,

Introduces the topic. 'Et' is a short 'ay'. The 't' is silent. 'Ces' is 'say', and 'couleurs' ends in a soft 'r'.

Example

Et ces couleurs, tu les aimes ?

And these colours, do you like them?

Words in this phrase

[eh]

and

Joins two thoughts or questions together.

Example

Et vous êtes venu aussi?

And did you come too?

ces

[say]

these

Demonstrative adjective pointing to specific plural nouns.

Example

À ces soirées, l'ambiance est détendue.

At these parties, the atmosphere is relaxed.

couleurs

[koo-luhr]

colors

Couleurs means colors, often referring to clothing tones or shades.

Example

« Tes couleurs » peut complimenter une tenue avec précision.

“Your colors” can compliment an outfit precisely.

c'est un choix ?

suh eh uhn shwah

is it a choice?

Raise your voice at the end to make it a question. Link 'c'est un' as 'say-tun'.

Example

Partir tôt, c'est un choix ?

Leaving early, is it a choice?

Words in this phrase

[suh]

Used to refer to a thing previously mentioned.

Example

C'est incroyable.

It is incredible.

est

[eh]

Third person singular present of be.

Example

C'est important.

It is important.

[uhn]

a / an

An indefinite article used before a masculine singular noun.

Example

Un casque est important pour le roller.

A helmet is important for inline skating.

choix

[shwah]

choice

A noun meaning choice or selection.

Example

Choix intéressant pour commencer la soirée.

Interesting choice to start the evening.

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