Ca (en. That)

/sa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A demonstrative term used to refer to something.
Look at that, it's beautiful.
Regarde ça, c'est magnifique.
Used to express a feeling of belonging.
That belongs to me.
Ça m'appartient.

Etymology

Derived from the demonstrative pronoun 'cela'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

How's it going?
Asking for news or emotional state.
Ça va ?
That's right!
Expression of approval or confirmation.
C'est ça !
I like it.
Indicates pleasure or satisfaction.
Ça me plaît.

Related Words

cela
Formal synonym of 'ça'.
cela
ceci
Another similar demonstrative pronoun.
ceci
cette
Determines a feminine noun.
cette

Slang Meanings

A casual way of speaking.
We'll meet there, did you see? It'll be nice!
On se retrouve là-bas, t'as vu ? Ça sera sympa !
To refer to a specific event or situation.
Haven't you heard about that? It's crazy!
T'as pas entendu parler de ça ? C'est fou !