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How to Say ‘It's a big cup’ in French

C'est une grande tasse

s eh ewn grahnd tahss

[s eh ewn grahnd tahss]

💬 Usage Tip: Grand becomes grande here because tasse is a feminine word. The added e also makes the d audible: (grahnd).

Phrase Breakdown

C'est une

s eh ewn

It's a

Link the words together: 'say-tune'. The 't' of 'c'est' is carried over to 'une'.

Example

C'est une bonne idée.

It's a good idea.

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 tasse

grahnd tahss

big cup

'Grande' is the feminine form because 'tasse' is feminine, so the 'd' is pronounced: 'grahnd tass'.

Example

Une grande tasse de thé.

A big cup of tea.

Words in this phrase

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.

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