C'est
This is
Language note: Commonly used to introduce things or people in French.
Culture note: Used often in conversations to emphasize or introduce new topics.
Context: You introduce yourself again, reminding the person that you met at the event.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
C'
[s]
It is
Used to state what something is.
'C'est' un livre que j'aime lire.
'It is' a book that I like to read.
est
[e]
is
Used after 'C'' to form 'It is'.
Le problème 'est' résolu maintenant.
The problem 'is' solved now.
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