qu'est-ce que c'est

qu'est-ce que c'est
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., il était une fois).
phrase
a. what is it
Tu entends ce bruit ? - Non, qu'est-ce que c'est ?Do you hear that noise? - No, what is it?
b. what is this
Qu’est-ce que c’est ? Il y a quelque chose d'étrange dans cette boîte.What is this? There's something weird in this box.
c. what is that
Tu vois ça là-bas ? Qu’est-ce que c’est ?Do you see that there? What is that?
a. it's so
Je ne m'attendais pas à ça. Qu'est-ce que c'est beau !I wasn't expecting that. It's so beautiful!
b. this is so
Il faut attendre encore trois semaines avant d'avoir les résultats. Qu'est-ce que c'est stressant !I have to wait another three weeks before I have the results. This so stressful!
c. that's so
Tu as reçu une lettre manuscrite de ton amoureux ? Qu'est-ce que c'est rare aujourd'hui !You received a handwritten letter from your lover? That's so rare these days!
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