c'est
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French[edit]
Alternative forms[edit]
- c (abbreviation, text messages, internet)
Etymology[edit]
A contraction of ce (“it, this”) and est (“is”), the third-person singular indicative present form of être (“to be”).
Pronunciation[edit]
Contraction[edit]
c'est
- it is (used to define the preceding word)
- Le temps, c'est de l'argent. ― Time is money.
- it is (used to introduce a focus)
- this is
Derived terms[edit]
Louisiana Creole[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From French c'est (“it is”), compare Haitian Creole se.
Verb[edit]
c'est
- to be
References[edit]
- Alcée Fortier, Louisiana Folktales
Middle French[edit]
Alternative forms[edit]
- cest (older manuscripts)
Contraction[edit]
c'est
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