Il est versus c’est

Mark P.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

Il est versus c’est

Confused again.. your examples all use the form “il est dix heures vingt-cinq”.. in response to “quelle heure est-il”, would c’est dix heures vingt-cinq be equally acceptable?

This question relates to:French lesson "Telling time in French - general 12-hour clock rules"

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Chris W.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

No, the formula for time is always: il est...

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Mark P.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

Found it.. C’est is NEVER used!.. silly me!

And thanks Chris!

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Chris W.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

You're welcome! :)

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Mark P. asked:

Il est versus c’est

Confused again.. your examples all use the form “il est dix heures vingt-cinq”.. in response to “quelle heure est-il”, would c’est dix heures vingt-cinq be equally acceptable?

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