How to Say ‘That's right’ in French
C'est ça
say eh sa
[say eh sa]
💬 Usage Tip: Literally "that's it," but it means "exactly / that's right."
🇫🇷 In France: Very natural in spoken French—friendly and less stiff than a formal confirmation.
Phrase Breakdown
C'
[say]
it
Shortened form of ce before a vowel, used in c'est meaning it is or that is.
C'est ça est une réponse simple pour confirmer quelque chose.
That's it is a simple response to confirm something.
est
[eh]
is
A form of the verb être meaning is.
Dans C'est ça, est veut dire is.
In That's it, est means is.
ça
[sa]
that
A demonstrative word meaning that or it, often used in confirmation.
Dans C'est ça, ça confirme ce qui vient d'être dit.
In That's it, ça confirms what has just been said.
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