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How to Say ‘Yes, it's already over.’ in French

Oui, c'est déjà fini.

wee s eh de-zhah fee-NEE

[wee s eh de-zhah fee-NEE]

Phrase Breakdown

Oui, c'est

wee s eh

Yes, it's

Say 'wee, SAY' and let it flow straight into the next part.

Example

Oui, c'est moi.

Yes, it's me.

Words in this phrase

Oui

[wee]

Yes

Affirmative response or agreement.

Example

Oui, c'est vrai.

Yes, that's true.

[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.

déjà fini.

de-zhah fee-NEE

already over

Say 'day-ZHA fee-NEE'. The voice falls a little at the end, which sounds slightly sad.

Example

Les vacances, c'est déjà fini.

The holidays are already over.

Words in this phrase

déjà

[de-zhah]

already

Before or by now or the time in question.

Example

Il est déjà parti.

He has already left.

fini

[fee-NEE]

finished

Past participle of 'finir' (to finish).

Example

J'ai fini mon travail.

I finished my work.

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