Ça a toujours été ma pièce de théâtre ....etc. Bit surprised to see 'Ca' rather than 'Il a toujours etc .....' (as I answered), reasoning that this is a statement relating to a specific thing, ie, the play 'Waiting for Godot', whereas 'Ca' is used for general statements?
Why is Ça used to begin the specific statement relating to the play?
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Barrie S.Kwiziq community member
Why is Ça used to begin the specific statement relating to the play?
Asked 2 years ago
Jim J. Kwiziq Q&A super contributor
Hi Barrie,
"Waiting for Godot". "It has always been my favourite play by Samuel Beckett"
I think this is a case of being "idiomatic" because the "Waiting for Godot" immediately preceded. Strictly speaking, you are correct but this is how I see it.
Jim
CélineKwiziq team member
Bonjour Barrie,
'Ça' (= cela) refers to an idea already mentioned - see link here (under 'Notions'): Ceci, Cela = That, this.
Other useful links: when to use ça/il - J'adore ça / Je l'adore
I hope this is helpful.
Bonne journée !
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