C'est
It's
Language note: Contraction of 'ce' (it) and 'est' (is).
Word-by-Word Breakdown
C'
[say]
It
Used to refer to a thing previously mentioned or easily identified.
C'est une idée intéressante.
It's an interesting idea.
est
[es]
is
Third person singular of the verb 'to be'.
C'est une situation urgente.
It is an urgent situation.
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