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How to Say ‘It's a big cup, almost a bowl.’ in French

C'est une grande tasse, presque un bol.

s eh ewn grahnd tahss presk uhn bohl

[s eh ewn grahnd tahss presk uhn bohl]

🇫🇷 In France: Plenty of French people drink their morning coffee from a wide bowl at home, often dunking bread in it. A café "large" can be that generous.

Phrase Breakdown

C'est une grande tasse,

s eh ewn grahnd tahss

It's a big cup,

The main description. Link 'c'est une' (say-tune) and pause at the comma.

Example

C'est une grande maison.

It's a big house.

Words in this phrase

C'

[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]

is

Third person singular present of be.

Example

C'est important.

It is important.

une

[ewn]

a

Indefinite article, feminine singular.

Example

Elle veut une pomme.

She wants an apple.

grande

[grahnd]

great / big

Describes the noun « aventure »; feminine singular form.

Example

C’est une grande aventure pleine d’action.

It’s a great adventure full of action.

tasse

[tahss]

cup

Feminine noun for a cup used for hot drinks.

Example

Une tasse de thé, s'il vous plaît.

A cup of tea, please.

presque un bol.

presk uhn bohl

almost a bowl.

Adds a comparison to show how big the cup is. Let your voice drop at the end.

Example

C'est presque un jardin.

It's almost a garden.

Words in this phrase

presque

[presk]

almost

Adverb meaning nearly, used for something that nearly happened.

Example

Le ballon a presque touché la barre transversale.

The ball almost hit the crossbar.

un

[uhn]

a / an

An indefinite article used before a masculine singular noun.

Example

Un casque est important pour le roller.

A helmet is important for inline skating.

bol

[bohl]

bowl

Masculine noun; in France big breakfast coffees are often served in bowls.

Example

Je bois mon café dans un bol.

I drink my coffee in a bowl.

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