Il est v c’est

Vivienne J.C1Kwiziq community member

I am struggling to understand when to use c’est rather than il/elle est despite having read through the suggested lesson. Can someone please help?

Asked 3 years ago

CécileKwiziq Native French TeacherCorrect answer

Hi Vivienne,

C'est mon petit-fils = He is my grandson

It is because in French , you cannot say -

Il est mon petit fils

Il est mon cousin

Elle est ma sœur

it has to be 'C'est mon, ma ...' when followed by a noun.

Hope this helps!

Like13 years ago

tony w.C1Kwiziq community member

i think you use c'est instead of il est if it is followed by a noun?

Like23 years ago

Chris W.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

Also, read the q&a below the lesson.

Like13 years ago

I am struggling to understand when to use c’est rather than il/elle est despite having read through the suggested lesson. Can someone please help?

Don't have an account yet? Join today

Find your French level for FREE

Test your French to the CEFR standard