cela

cela
A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., elle, lui).
pronoun
a. that
Il y a quelque chose qui bouge dans les bois. Qu'est-ce que cela peut bien être ?There's something moving in the woods. What could that be?
b. this
Vous avez obtenu le poste ! Cela est une bonne nouvelle.You got the job! This is great news.
c. it
Quel est le bon moment pour prendre sa retraite ? Cela n'est pas une question facile.When's the right time to retire? It's not an easy question.
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