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    S'agit (en. It's about)

    /sa.ʒi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Expresses the act of being treated or defined.
    This is a new learning method.
    Il s'agit d'une nouvelle méthode d'apprentissage.
    Used to introduce a subject of discussion.
    It is about understanding the stakes of this project.
    Il s'agit de comprendre les enjeux de ce projet.
    Means that something is in question.
    In this case, it is about respecting the law.
    Dans ce cas, il s'agit de respecter la loi.

    Etymology

    Comes from the contraction of 'se' and 'agir', meaning 'to be treated or defined in relation to something'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    It is about
    This represents or concerns a thing, an issue, or a subject.
    Il s'agit de
    It is not about
    This indicates that something is not in question or not concerned.
    Il ne s'agit pas de
    If it's about
    Used to introduce a condition or clarification.
    S'il s'agit de

    Related Words

    act
    To perform an action.
    agir
    situation
    State or condition in which something is found.
    situation
    concern
    To relate to something.
    concerner

    Slang Meanings

    It’s a matter of;
    If it's about money, everyone agrees.
    S'il s'agit de l'argent, tout le monde est d'accord.
    Basically, it means;
    It's about keeping it simple in this project.
    S'agit de faire simple dans ce projet.