C'est les boules de neige,
It's snowballs,
Language note: 'Boules de neige' are literally snowballs, indicating playful chaos.
Culture note: Impactful phrases relate to universal childhood mischievousness.
Context: The concierge illustrates with examples of mischievous activities.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
C'
[suh]
It
Used to refer to a thing previously mentioned.
C'est incroyable.
It is incredible.
est
[eh]
is
Third person singular present of be.
C'est important.
It is important.
les
[leh]
the
Used to specify a thing mentioned.
Les enfants jouent dehors.
The children are playing outside.
boules
[bool]
balls
Round objects used in games or as toys.
Les boules sont prêtes.
The balls are ready.
de
[duh]
of
Indicating an association between a part and a whole.
Boules de neige.
Snowballs.
neige
[nehj]
snow
Frozen precipitation in the form of white crystals.
La neige tombe doucement.
The snow is falling softly.
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