Gr - Il est vs. c'est Flashcards
When describing a person, which is used?
Il/elle est
Il est fort, cet homme.
That man is strong.
When using an unmodified adverb, which is used?
Il/elle est
Il est tard
He is late
When modifying a noun, which is used?
C’est
C’est une bonne actrice.
She’s a good actress.
When using a stressed pronoun, which is used?
C’est
C’est moi
That’s me
Il/elle est become ils/elles sont when?
When followed by a plural noun.
When using an unmodified noun, which is used?
Il/elle est
Elle est intelligente
She is smart
When describing a situation, which is used?
C’est
C’est normal!
That’s normal!
When does c’est become ce sont?
When followed by a plural noun. However, in spoken French, c’est if often used anyway.
What does c’est/il est mean?
This is, that is, it is, they are or he/she is.
In a prepositional phrase (people), which is used?
Il/elle est
Elle est à la banque
She’s at the bank
When modifying an adverb, which is used?
C’est
C’est trop tard
It’s too late
When using a proper name, which is used?
C’est
C’est Luc
That’s Luc
