C'est-a-dire (en. That's to say)

/sɛ.ta.diʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

English: Used to specify or explain something.

English: One must be careful, that is to say, act attentively.

Il faut être prudent, c'est-à-dire agir avec attention.

English: Allows for rephrasing an idea for clarity.

English: She proposes a solution, that is to say, a plan of action.

Elle propose une solution, c'est-à-dire un plan d'action.

English: Introduces an explanation or a clarification.

English: He went on a trip, that is to say, he will not be here tomorrow.

Il est parti en voyage, c'est-à-dire qu'il ne sera pas ici demain.

English: French expression composed of 'c'est' and 'à dire'.

English: that is to say that

English: Introduces a clarification or an explanation.

c'est-à-dire que

English: that is to say thus

English: To introduce a conclusion or a summary.

c'est-à-dire ainsi

English: that is to say exactly

English: To emphasize the precision of information.

c'est-à-dire exactement

English: define

English: Explain or state the meaning of something.

définir

English: clarify

English: Make an idea clearer.

clarifier

English: explain

English: Make something understandable through details.

expliquer

English: Basically

English: Basically, that is to say, he is not happy.

En gros, c'est-à-dire, il n'est pas content.

English: In other words

English: In other words, that is to say he has to work harder.

En d'autres termes, c'est-à-dire qu'il doit travailler plus dur.

English: To be clear

English: To be clear, that is to say one must be ready.

Pour être clair, c'est-à-dire qu'il faut être prêt.