Re La fleur est jolie. Elle est jolie: could one also say
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Re La fleur est jolie. Elle est jolie: could one also say
C'est jolie?
This question relates to:French lesson "Il, elle, ils, elles = it, he, she, they"
Asked 4 years ago
Bonjour Susan !
No, as here it is not a general statement but rather a specific statement on that specific flower, hence "elle".
Moreover, "c'est jolie" is incorrect as "c'est" is also followed by the masculine form of the adjective. It would be "c'est joli".
See also:
Standalone adjectives after c'est are always masculine
I hope that's helpful!
À bientôt !
No, as here it is not a general statement but rather a specific statement on that specific flower, hence "elle".
Moreover, "c'est jolie" is incorrect as "c'est" is also followed by the masculine form of the adjective. It would be "c'est joli".
See also:
Standalone adjectives after c'est are always masculine
I hope that's helpful!
À bientôt !
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