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cet

this

adjective set Common

Also means

that

Usage Note

Cet is the special masculine form used before a vowel or silent h, swapping in for ce to dodge a clash, as in cet homme or cet été. It sounds identical to the feminine cette, so only the spelling reveals which one you mean; without a following vowel the word reverts to ce.

Examples

"Cet homme est grand."

Natural Translation

This man is tall.

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