Elle est or C'est?

alan t.A1Kwiziq community member

Could someone explain the rule for describing who someone is; i.e. why does 'she is my wife' translate as c'est ma femme? - "it is my wife'!

Thanks.

Asked 1 year ago

CécileNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Hi Alan,

Take a look at Darell's answer to a similar question -

and the lesson in question -

Bonne Continuation !

Like01 year ago

dave m.A2Kwiziq community member

Il/elle est: describe someone or something

C'est: identify someone or something

...substantially

Like11 year ago

Could someone explain the rule for describing who someone is; i.e. why does 'she is my wife' translate as c'est ma femme? - "it is my wife'!

Thanks.

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