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Is there a difference between "c'est" and "c'était" ? It seems like people use them interchangeably. 

Asked 3 years ago
MaartenC1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

C'est - it is. ( présent)

C'était - it was (imparfait).

It is magnificent - c'est magnifique.

It was magnificent - c'était magnifique.

As 'verb of state',  être is most frequently conjugated in imparfait for past tense.

Irrelevant to this topic, I'm sorry

Is there a difference between "c'est" and "c'était" ? It seems like people use them interchangeably. 

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