How to Say ‘It's simple and elegant.’ in French
C'est simple et élégant.
say eh sam-pl ay ay-lay-gahn
[say eh sam-pl ay ay-lay-gahn]
Phrase Breakdown
C'est simple
say eh sam-pl
It's simple
Describes something as not complicated or understated.
Le design est simple.
The design is simple.
Words in this phrase
C'
[say]
it
In C'est, C' is the shortened form of ce, meaning it or this in the expression it is.
« C'est simple et élégant. » est un compliment chic et authentique.
“It’s simple and elegant.” is a chic and genuine compliment.
est
[eh]
is
Est means is and comes from the verb être, to be.
« C'est simple et élégant. » est un compliment chic et authentique.
“It’s simple and elegant.” is a chic and genuine compliment.
simple
[sam-pl]
simple
Simple means simple, understated, or clean in style.
« C'est simple et élégant. » est un compliment chic et authentique.
“It’s simple and elegant.” is a chic and genuine compliment.
Et élégant
ay ay-lay-gahn
and elegant
Adds a compliment meaning stylish, refined, or classy.
Cette tenue est simple et élégante.
This outfit is simple and elegant.
Words in this phrase
et
[ay]
and
Et means and and connects two descriptive words.
« C'est simple et élégant. » est un compliment chic et authentique.
“It’s simple and elegant.” is a chic and genuine compliment.
élégant
[ay-lay-gahn]
elegant
Élégant means elegant, polished, or refined.
« C'est simple et élégant. » est un compliment chic et authentique.
“It’s simple and elegant.” is a chic and genuine compliment.
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