French grammar - C'est with adjectives |
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We previously introduced c'est which means 'it is' or 'that is'. -- Recall that c'est is constructed from ce + est. The pronoun ce is masculine. So if c'est is used with just an (isolated) adjective, then the adjective should always be masculine, even if the pronoun ce refers back to a feminine noun. So c'est belle is NOT possible in French, even if you are talking about something feminine. |
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La France est belle. Oui, c'est beau.
France is beautiful. Yes, it is beautiful.
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La rue n'est pas étroite. Non, ce n'est pas étroit.
The street is not narrow. No, it is not narrow.
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L'eau est chaude. Non, ce n'est pas chaud.
The water is hot. No, it is not hot. |
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La tarte est trop sucrée. Oui, c'est très sucré.
The tart is too sweet. Yes, it is very sweet.
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La musique, c'est bon.
The music, it is good. |
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C'est intéressant, la mathématique, n'est-ce pas?
It is interesting, mathematics, isn't it? |
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C'est génial, cette chanson !
It is awesone, that song!
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Les asperges sont chères. Oui, c'est cher.
Asparagus is expensive. Yes, it is expensive.
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Les montagnes, c'est beau !
The mountains, they are beautiful!
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