A1.2 C'est ↔️ Il est

1. C'est + specifier + noun

The expression "C'est" followed by a noun is used to identify or introduce someone or something.

  • C'est un professeur = It's a teacher.
  • C'est une belle journée = It's a beautiful day.
  • C'est mon livre = It's my book.

2. Il/Elle est + adjective

"Il est" or "Elle est" is followed by an adjective. In French, an adjective is not preceded by a specifier.

  • Je suis intelligent, tu es intelligent, il est intelligent, elle est intelligente, etc.
  • Il est tard = It is late.
  • C'est difficile de trouver une solution. = It's difficult to find a solution.

3. C'est + specifier + noun + adjective

When there is a noun and an adjective, we use "C'est".

  • C'est un bon film = It's a good movie.
  • C'est une personne sympa = It's a nice person.Elle est une personne sympa.
  • C'est un enfant difficile = It's a difficult child.Il est un enfant difficile.
  • C'est un enfant. Il/Elle est difficile. = It's a child. He/She is difficult. → It's a difficult child.
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