French phrase
~, c'est que ~.
Meaning
___ is that ___.
When to use it
States a point or problem, then gives its reason or cause. It suits clear explanations, reports, and discussions of a problem.
Example dialogue
Le problème, c'est que nous manquons de temps.
The problem is that we are short on time.
D'accord, on reporte la réunion.
All right, we'll postpone the meeting.