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C´est vs Elle est

Olea W.A1Kwiziq community member

C´est vs Elle est

Hello, I am wondering why to use "c´est" instead of "elle est" to translate "she is an angel". Doesn't "c´est" mean "it is", used to describe an object? Can you use "c´est" about a person and why is it better than simply saying "elle est"?

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CécileNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Hi Olea, 

This is often asked so I will refer you to the lesson covering this topic and in particular the Q&A at the end of it.

"C'est" vs "Il/Elle est" to say it is/she is/he is in French

Hope this helps!

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C´est vs Elle est

Hello, I am wondering why to use "c´est" instead of "elle est" to translate "she is an angel". Doesn't "c´est" mean "it is", used to describe an object? Can you use "c´est" about a person and why is it better than simply saying "elle est"?

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