oui, c'est ça
The English phrase "yes, it is" can be translated into French as oui, c'est ça.
oui, c'est ça is a common expression used to confirm that a person has understood a situation correctly or has identified something accurately. It functions as a way to say that what the other person said is correct.
Which one should you use?
While oui, c'est ça is used to confirm the accuracy of a statement or an identification, you should use oui, c'est vrai if you specifically want to confirm the truth of a fact.
Did you know?
- The word oui is believed to have come from the Vulgar Latin phrase hoc ille, which literally translates to 'that he'.
- While oui, c'est ça confirms a point, French speakers often use the phrase c'est ça alone as a filler to show they are listening, similar to how English speakers say 'uh-huh'.
- In very formal French, the contraction c'est ça might be replaced by c'est ainsi when confirming that a process or a state of affairs is 'that way'.
Examples in context
- Oui, c'est le cas. J'ai travaillé pendant cinq ans en tant que manager dans une entreprise renommée.Yes, it is. I worked as a manager in a renowned company for five years.
- Oui, c'est ça.Yes, that's it.
Example conversation
Léa and Gabriel are looking at a map.
- LéaC'est ici que nous devons tourner ?Is this where we have to turn?
- GabrielOui, c'est ça, à droite.Yes, that's it, to the right.
- LéaJe vois la rue maintenant.I see the street now.
- GabrielParfait, on y est presque.Perfect, we are almost there.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries c'est, oui, ça, CC BY-SA 4.0.
