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    C'est (en. It is)

    /sɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Used to define or refer to a thing or person.
    It's a good movie.
    C'est un bon film.
    Used to express an opinion.
    It's incredible!
    C'est incroyable!
    Used to provide an explanation.
    It's because I am late.
    C'est parce que je suis en retard.
    Used to introduce a quotation.
    It's what he said.
    C'est ce qu'il a dit.
    Used to evoke a state or condition.
    It's difficult to understand.
    C'est difficile de comprendre.

    Etymology

    Contracted form of 'ce est', used since the Middle Ages.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    that's life
    This is how life unfolds; one must accept it.
    c'est la vie
    it's good
    Indicates that something is pleasant or satisfying.
    c'est bon
    let's go
    Expresses the beginning of an action or event.
    c'est parti
    that's not true
    Used to express doubt or disbelief.
    c'est pas vrai
    it's okay
    Indicates that something is not serious or unimportant.
    c'est pas grave

    Related Words

    this
    Demonstrative pronoun used to refer to a thing.
    ce
    is
    Third person singular of the verb 'to be'.
    est
    that
    Demonstrative pronoun indicating a thing or idea.
    cela

    Slang Meanings

    Who is that?
    Who is that? I've never seen that person.
    C'est qui ça ? J'ai jamais vu cette personne.
    It's awesome!
    This concert is awesome!
    Ce concert, c'est le feu !
    It's a crazy thing
    This movie is a crazy thing!
    Ce film, c'est un truc de fou !
    It's intense!
    It's intense; we have to find a solution quickly.
    C'est chaud, on doit trouver une solution rapidement.
    It's heavy!
    This music is heavy!
    Cette musique, c'est du lourd !