Demonstratives: ce, cet, cette, ces
this and these
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this and these
ce + masculine, cet + masculine before a vowel, cette + feminine, ces + plural: ce livre, cet ami, cette table, ces livres.
Examples in context
Read the examples and compare their English meanings.
Masculine Noun
Use ce before standard masculine nouns.
Je veux ce livre.
I want this book.
Masculine Vowel Noun
Use cet before a vowel or silent h.
J'aime cet ami.
I like this friend.
Feminine & Plural Nouns
Use cette for feminine and ces for plurals.
Regarde cette table et ces livres.
Look at this table and these books.
Common mix-ups
Livre is masculine, so use ce before it.
I want this book.
Try a reply
Say or write your answer in French before opening the example.
This hotel is quiet.
Show one possible answer
Cet hôtel est calme.
Other wording can work too. Compare the verb form, agreement, and word order with the lesson. Then try a sentence about your own day.
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