French Phrase
C'est A, B, C, D, F.
Meaning
The sentence means “It is A, B, C, D, F.” It is used to identify something that can be described by a series of items, such as grades, categories, or parts of a list.
When to use
Use this structure when you need to name or enumerate several items that together define or describe a single concept, for example when reading out a list of grades, spelling a code, or summarising a set of options.
✦Grammar Breakdown
C'estA,B,C,D,F.
C'est = ce + est
C'est is the contraction of the demonstrative pronoun ce (this/that) and the verb être (to be). It is used to identify or describe a singular noun or concept.
Listing items after C'est
When you list several items after C'est, each item is pronounced as a separate noun or letter; commas are spoken as short pauses.
Plural subject – Ce sont
If the items form a plural subject, replace C'est with Ce sont (e.g., Ce sont A, B, C, D, F).
Pronouncing French letters
French letters have their own names: A /a/, B /be/, C /se/, D /de/, F /ɛf/. Use these when spelling out letters.
🗨In Conversation
Quel est le résultat de l'examen ?
What is the result of the exam?
C'est A, B, C, D, F.
It is A, B, C, D, F.
✕Common Mistakes
C'est les lettres.
C'est cannot be used with a plural noun; use Ce sont.
C'est A B C D F.
Missing commas (pauses) makes the list sound like a single word; keep short pauses or commas.
C'est a, b, c, d, f.
Letters should be capitalized and pronounced with French names, not English sounds.
↔Alternatives
Ce sont A, B, C, D, F.
They are A, B, C, D, F.
Il s'agit de A, B, C, D, F.
It concerns A, B, C, D, F.
Voici A, B, C, D, F.
Here are A, B, C, D, F.
Cultural Tip
In French, C'est is only used with singular nouns or concepts. When the subject is clearly plural, switch to Ce sont. Also, when spelling out letters in formal contexts (e.g., giving a phone number or a code), French speakers often pause slightly between each letter, which helps listeners follow the list.