C'est les fontaines Wallace.
It's the Wallace fountains.
Language note: The phrase 'C'est les' is a way to introduce or point out something specific in French.
Culture note: The Wallace fountains are famous ornate drinking fountains throughout Paris, part of the city's cultural heritage.
Context: She follows through with an iconic Parisian reference.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
C'
[seh]
It
Used to refer to a thing previously mentioned.
C'est un beau jour.
It is a beautiful day.
est
[ay]
is
Third person singular of 'to be'.
Elle est heureuse.
She is happy.
les
[leh]
the
Definite article.
Les enfants jouent dehors.
The children are playing outside.
fontaines
[fon-ten]
fountains
A source or spring dispensing water.
Les fontaines sont magnifiques.
The fountains are magnificent.
Wallace
[Wa-lah-s]
Wallace
Referring to
C'est les fontaines Wallace que nous avons vues.
That's the Wallace fountains we saw.
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