How to Say ‘It is important’ in French
C'est important
say ay em-por-tahn
[say ay em-por-tahn]
💬 Usage Tip: [C'] only appears joined to the next word, as in [c'est]. Never alone.
Phrase Breakdown
C'
[say]
it / this
C' is the shortened form of ce before a vowel sound, often meaning it or this in expressions like c'est.
C' est simple à comprendre.
It is easy to understand.
est
[ay]
is
est is the third-person singular form of être, meaning is.
Paris est magnifique.
Paris is magnificent.
important
[em-por-tahn]
important
important means important and is used similarly in French and English.
Dormir assez est important pour la santé.
Sleeping enough is important for health.
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