How to Say ‘It is’ in French
C'est
say eh
[say eh]
💬 Usage Tip: Short for "ce est" → "c'est." Super common in spoken and formal French. A presentation lifesaver!
🇫🇷 In France: Perfect filler for oral presentations: "C'est un travail personnel," "C'est une recherche sur la mémoire," etc.
Phrase Breakdown
C'
[say]
it / this / that
Contracted form in c'est; points to something being identified or described.
C' est une image simple mais chargée d'émotion.
It is a simple image but full of emotion.
est
[eh]
is
Form of être used in c'est to identify or describe something.
Dans mon discours, est mis en avant le rapport au temps.
In my talk, the relationship to time is highlighted.
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