French phrase

C'était ~.

Meaning

It was ___.

When to use it

Describes a past state or event briefly. Common in casual conversation when sharing an impression or short explanation.

Example dialogue

Tu as aimé le concert ?

Did you enjoy the concert?

Oui, C'était incroyable.

Yeah, it was incredible.

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