It (en. It)

/ɪt/

Meaning & Definition

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pronoun

Used to replace a neutral or inanimate noun.

He bought a book. It is interesting.

Il a acheté un livre. Il est intéressant.

Used to refer to an idea or concept.

It's a good project, but it needs improvement.

C'est un bon projet, mais il faut l'améliorer.

From Old English 'hit', used for inanimate things.

that's it

It refers to affirmation or agreement with something.

c'est ça

who is it?

Used to ask about the identity of someone or something.

qui ça?

what is it?

Asks for clarification or an explanation.

qu'est-ce que c'est?

that

Used to refer to something already mentioned.

cela

this

Demonstrative pronoun used to refer to a noun or subject.

Colloquial for referring to something unimportant.

It's just a thing, it doesn't matter.

C'est juste un truc, ça n'a pas d'importance.

Used to refer to a situation in a casual manner.

Forget it, it's just a small detail.

Oublie ça, c'est juste un petit détail.