c'est

See also: cest, CEST, cèst, čest, and česť

French

Alternative forms

• c (abbreviation, text messages, internet)

Etymology

A contraction of ce (“it, this”) and est (“is”), the third-person singular indicative present form of être (“to be”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /s‿ɛ/, (before a vowel) /s‿ɛt‿/

Contraction

c’est

1. it is
2. this is

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Middle French

Alternative forms

• cest (older manuscripts)

Contraction

c'est

1. it is