How to Say ‘That is a lovely bag.’ in French
C'est un très joli sac.
s eh uhn treh zhoh-lee sak
[s eh uhn treh zhoh-lee sak]
💬 Usage Tip: [C'] only appears joined to the next word, as in [c'est]. Never alone.
Phrase Breakdown
C'
[s]
it
Shortened form of ce before a vowel; part of c'est meaning it is / this is.
C'est un très joli sac en cuir.
It's a very pretty leather bag.
est
[eh]
is
Form of être used in c'est.
C'est un très joli sac pour l'été.
It's a very pretty bag for summer.
un
[uhn]
a
Masculine singular indefinite article.
C'est un très joli sac beige.
It's a very pretty beige bag.
très
[treh]
very
Adverb used to intensify joli.
C'est un très joli sac pour sortir.
It's a very pretty bag for going out.
joli
[zhoh-lee]
pretty
Masculine adjective meaning pretty or nice-looking.
C'est un très joli sac original.
It's a very pretty original bag.
sac
[sak]
bag
A bag, purse, or handbag depending on context.
C'est un très joli sac noir.
It's a very pretty black bag.
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