c'est

c'est
A contraction is a shortened form of a word or group of words made by omitting a sound or letter (e.g., you’re, don’t).
contraction
a. it's (contraction)
Qui a préparé le repas ? C’est délicieux !Who prepared the meal? It's delicious!
b. that's (contraction)
C’est très intéressant. Pouvez-vous m'en dire plus ?That's very interesting. Can you tell me more about it?
c. this is
C’est magnifique ! Avez-vous peint ce tableau ?This is beautiful! Did you paint this painting?
a. it's (contraction)
Donnez-moi ce sac, c'est le mien.Give me this bag; it's mine.
b. he's
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., le livre).
(masculine)
(contraction)
J’ai rencontré ton cousin. C’est un gars sympa !I met your cousin. He's a nice guy!
c. she's
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la pomme).
(feminine)
(contraction)
Connaissez-vous Sandrine Collette ? C’est une autrice française.Do you know Sandrine Collette? She's a French author.
d. that's (contraction)
Qui est cette fille là-bas ? - C’est ma sœur.Who's that girl over there? - That's my sister.
e. this is
Regarde, c’est le livre dont je t'ai parlé.Look, this is the book I told you about.
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