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C'est ma première fois cette année.

It's my first time this year.

Language note: Combines 'first time' and a time reference for emphasis.

Culture note: Yearly references suggest regularity, which can be appealing in social contexts.

Context: They continue explaining their presence in the bar.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

C'

[seh]

it

Referring to something previously mentioned.

C'est ma première fois cette année.

It's my first time this year.

est

[eh]

is

Third person singular of 'to be'.

C'est ma première fois cette année.

It's my first time this year.

ma

[mah]

my

Belonging to the speaker.

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.

C'est ma première fois cette année.

It's my first time this year.

fois

[fwah]

time

An occasion or moment.

C'est ma première fois cette année.

It's my first time this year.

cette

[seht]

this

Demonstrative adjective indicating proximity.

C'est ma première fois cette année.

It's my first time this year.

année

[ah-neh]

year

A period of twelve months.

C'est ma première fois cette année.

It's my first time this year.

Phrase Parts

C'est ma première fois

Cette année.

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