French phrase

Ça dépend de ~.

Meaning

It depends on ___.

When to use it

The outcome depends on a specific condition. Used to defer a decision when plans are uncertain; natural from casual to fairly polite conversation.

Example dialogue

On va à la plage demain ?

Are we going to the beach tomorrow?

Ça dépend de la météo.

It depends on the weather.

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