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How to Say ‘It's important to me.’ in French

C'est important pour moi.

s eh im-por-tahn poor mwah

[s eh im-por-tahn poor mwah]

Phrase Breakdown

C'est important

s eh im-por-tahn

It's important

Make the liaison: 'say-tan-por-tan'.

Example

C'est important, merci.

It's important, thanks.

Words in this phrase

[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.

important

[im-por-tahn]

important

"Important" has the same meaning as in English and is commonly used in professional contexts.

Example

Est très important lors du choix d'une entreprise.

Is very important when choosing a company.

pour moi.

poor mwah

to me / for me.

'Moi' is the stressed form of 'me'. Say 'poor mwa'.

Example

Un café pour moi.

A coffee for me.

Words in this phrase

pour

[poor]

for

Indicating purpose or reason.

Example

C'est pour toi.

It's for you.

moi

[mwah]

The person speaking or writing.

Example

Ils ont dîné chez moi.

They had dinner at my place.

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