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“C’est” vs “il est”: that’s another typical struggle among French students. Thanks a lot Angela for your question and here are my explanations for you all to enjoy and make the difference between c’est/il est!
I’ve also published a written version of this episode on my website and included a free downloadable worksheet for you! Check it out on www.frenchyourway.com.au/cest-vs-il-est
Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode
C’est dangereux pour la santé (that is/it’s dangerous for the health)
C’est gentil à vous de me téléphoner (that is/ it’s nice of you to phone me)
C’est la vie! (That’s life!)
Aujourd’hui, c’est le 15 décembre. (Today, it’s December 15th)
C’est un professeur de français. (It’s a French teacher.)
C’est mon chien. (It’s my dog.)
C’est un catholique. (He’s a catholic.)
Brigitte Bardot : C’est une Française. (Brigitte Bardot: she’s a Frenchwoman.)
C’est Paris. (It’s Paris)
La table est en bois. ? Elle est en bois.
(The table is made of wood ? It/She is made of wood.)
Le téléphone sonne. ? Il sonne.
(The phone is ringing. It/He is ringing.)
Mon chien s’appelle Rocky. ? il s’appelle Rocky.
(My dog’s called Rocky. ? He’s called Rocky.)
Il est trois heures. (it’s 3 o’clock)
Il/Elle est professeur de français. (He’s a French teacher)
Il est catholique. (He’s catholic.)
Brigitte Bardot : elle est française. (Brigitte Bardot : she’s French.)
LINKS and RESOURCES
- “C’est” vs “Il est” free downloadable worksheet: www.frenchyourway.com.au/cest-vs-il-est
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