C'est vs. Il est

C'est vs. Il est

Even though these basically mean the same thing, they have different uses.

When to use C'est...

• with a person's name = C'est Norbert.

• with an article/possessive adjective + a noun = C'est une élève. C'est mon père.

• with an article + a noun + and adjective = C'est un homme intelligent.

Multiple Choice

Which of these would you use c'est?

• ...mon oncle.

• blonde.

• très intelligente.

Multiple Choice

Which of these would you use c'est?

• si jolie.

• un ami.

• belle.

When to use Il est/Elle est...

• with an adjective by itself = Elle est blonde.

Multiple Choice

Which of these would you use Il est/Elle est?

• ...mon cousin.

• Jean.

• beau.

Multiple Choice

Which of these would you use Il est/Elle est?

• timide.

• ses grand-parents.

• Sarah.

When to use C'est vs. Il/Elle est...

C'est works more like an introduction of someone or something.

Il/Elle est is more of a setup to describe someone or something.