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Hi! Why in the phrase "ça t' est égal" the -t in est is not pronounced?

Maria Z.A2Kwiziq community member

Hi! Why in the phrase "ça t' est égal" the -t in est is not pronounced?

This question relates to:French lesson "Ça m'est égal = I don't mind/care (French Idiomatic Expressions)"
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CécileKwiziq Native French TeacherCorrect answer

Hi Maria, 

No, the 't' in 'est' is not pronounced.

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Maria Z.A2Kwiziq community member
I don't understand why it is pronounced in "ça m'est égal" but not in "ça t'est égal".
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CécileKwiziq Native French Teacher
It is just how it is, no rhyme or reason...
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Maria Z. asked:

Hi! Why in the phrase "ça t' est égal" the -t in est is not pronounced?

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