C'est ma première fois
It's my first time
Language note: Use 'ma' for feminine words like 'fois' (time).
Culture note: Mentioning a first-time visit can indicate openness and interest in getting to know new places.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
C'
[seh]
it
Referring to something previously mentioned.
C'est ma première fois ici.
It's my first time here.
est
[eh]
is
Third person singular of 'to be'.
C'est ma première fois ici.
It's my first time here.
ma
[mah]
my
Belonging to the speaker.
C'est ma première fois ici.
It's my first time here.
première
[preh-myehr]
first
Before all others in time or order.
C'est ma première fois ici.
It's my first time here.
fois
[fwah]
time
An occasion or moment.
C'est ma première fois ici.
It's my first time here.
Phrase Parts
C'est
It is
Contraction of 'ce' and 'est', meaning it is.
C'est bien.
It is good.
ma
my
First person singular possessive adjective.
Ma maison.
My house.
première
first
An ordinal number indicating sequence.
Mon premier chien.
My first dog.
fois
time
A noun indicating an occurrence.
La dernière fois.
The last time.
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