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

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

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

"C'est ma première fois cette année." means "It's my first time this year." in English. Usage tip: Combines 'first time' and a time reference for emphasis.

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

C'est ma première fois cette année.

💬 Usage Tip: Combines 'first time' and a time reference for emphasis.

🇫🇷 In France: Yearly references suggest regularity, which can be appealing in social contexts.

Phrase Breakdown

C'est ma première fois

Cette année.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

[seh]

Referring to something previously mentioned.

Example

C'est ma première fois cette année.

It's my first time this year.

est

[eh]

Third person singular of 'to be'.

Example

C'est ma première fois cette année.

It's my first time this year.

[mah]

Belonging to the speaker.

Example

C'est ma première fois cette année.

It's my first time this year.

première

[preh-myehr]

first

Before all others in time or order.

Example

C'est ma première fois cette année.

It's my first time this year.

fois

[fwah]

time

An occasion or moment.

Example

C'est ma première fois cette année.

It's my first time this year.

cette

[seht]

this

Demonstrative adjective indicating proximity.

Example

C'est ma première fois cette année.

It's my first time this year.

année

[ah-neh]

year

A period of twelve months.

Example

C'est ma première fois cette année.

It's my first time this year.

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