Significado
Used to identify or describe something or someone.
Contexto cultural
The phrase 'C'est la vie' is used to express a fatalistic but calm acceptance of a situation that cannot be changed. Quebecers often use 'C'est correct' where French people from France would say 'C'est bon' or 'Ce n'est pas grave'. In many African French-speaking countries, 'C'est comment ?' is a very common informal way to say 'How's it going?' or 'What's up?'. Belgians might use 'C'est' in specific rhythmic patterns that differ slightly from Parisian French, often influenced by Dutch structures.
The 'Article' Rule
If you see 'un', 'une', 'le', 'la', 'mon', 'ton', etc., you almost certainly need 'C'est'.
Gender Neutrality
Never say 'C'est bonne' or 'C'est belle' when referring to a situation. It's always 'C'est bon' or 'C'est beau'.
Significado
Used to identify or describe something or someone.
The 'Article' Rule
If you see 'un', 'une', 'le', 'la', 'mon', 'ton', etc., you almost certainly need 'C'est'.
Gender Neutrality
Never say 'C'est bonne' or 'C'est belle' when referring to a situation. It's always 'C'est bon' or 'C'est beau'.
Agreement
Use 'C'est ça' to show you are listening and agree. It makes you sound very native!
Ponte a prueba
Choose between 'C'est' and 'Il est'.
_______ un grand professeur.
Because there is an article ('un') and an adjective ('grand') before the noun, 'C'est' is required.
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'C'est' in the past tense.
Hier, _______ mon anniversaire.
'Hier' (yesterday) indicates the past tense.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Tu aimes ce film ? B: Oui, _______ génial !
When giving a general opinion about a thing (the film), 'C'est' + masculine adjective is used.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You want to say 'That's all' at the end of a list.
'C'est tout' literally means 'It is all'.
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Ayudas visuales
Common C'est Expressions
Opinions
- • C'est beau
- • C'est bon
- • C'est vrai
Social
- • C'est moi
- • C'est fini
- • C'est dommage
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejercicios_______ un grand professeur.
Because there is an article ('un') and an adjective ('grand') before the noun, 'C'est' is required.
Hier, _______ mon anniversaire.
'Hier' (yesterday) indicates the past tense.
A: Tu aimes ce film ? B: Oui, _______ génial !
When giving a general opinion about a thing (the film), 'C'est' + masculine adjective is used.
You want to say 'That's all' at the end of a list.
'C'est tout' literally means 'It is all'.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes! In fact, it's the standard way to introduce someone. 'C'est ma mère' (This is my mother).
Use 'Ce sont' for plurals in formal writing. In speaking, 'C'est' is fine for plurals.
It's grammatically 'Ce n'est pas', but in spoken French, everyone says 'C'est pas'.
Use 'C'était'.
'C'est bon' refers to the general experience (e.g., the meal). 'Il est bon' refers to a specific masculine object (e.g., the cake).
Yes. 'C'est quand ton anniversaire ?' 'C'est le 4 juillet.'
It means 'That is to say' or 'In other words'.
It's neutral. It's appropriate in almost any setting.
'C'est ça' means 'That's right'. 'C'est tout' means 'That's all'.
Yes, it's the standard way to say 'It's me'.
Frases relacionadas
Ce sont
similarThey are / These are
C'est-à-dire
builds onThat is to say / I mean
C'est ça
specialized formThat's it / Exactly
Est-ce que
builds onIs it that...?
C'était
similarIt was
