How do you say "It's my first time" in French?

"It's my first time" in French is "C'est ma première fois". This phrase is commonly used in France.

What does "C'est ma première fois" mean in English?

"C'est ma première fois" means "It's my first time" in English. Usage tip: Use 'ma' for feminine words like 'fois' (time).

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How to Say ‘It's my first time’ in French

C'est ma première fois

💬 Usage Tip: Use 'ma' for feminine words like 'fois' (time).

🇫🇷 In France: Mentioning a first-time visit can indicate openness and interest in getting to know new places.

Phrase Breakdown

C'est

It is

Contraction of 'ce' and 'est', meaning it is.

Example

C'est bien.

It is good.

First person singular possessive adjective.

Example

Ma maison.

My house.

première

first

An ordinal number indicating sequence.

Example

Mon premier chien.

My first dog.

fois

time

A noun indicating an occurrence.

Example

La dernière fois.

The last time.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

[seh]

Referring to something previously mentioned.

Example

C'est ma première fois ici.

It's my first time here.

est

[eh]

Third person singular of 'to be'.

Example

C'est ma première fois ici.

It's my first time here.

[mah]

Belonging to the speaker.

Example

C'est ma première fois ici.

It's my first time here.

première

[preh-myehr]

first

Before all others in time or order.

Example

C'est ma première fois ici.

It's my first time here.

fois

[fwah]

time

An occasion or moment.

Example

C'est ma première fois ici.

It's my first time here.

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