Cet homme
This man
Language note: The French demonstrative 'cet' is used before masculine nouns starting with a vowel or mute 'h'.
Culture note: In France, respect and formality when referring to someone are important, hence using 'cet homme'.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Cet
[Set]
This
A demonstrative adjective used to refer to a specific person or thing close by.
Cet homme est gentil.
This man is kind.
homme
[Om]
Man
An adult human male.
Cet homme travaille ici.
This man works here.
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