Grammar Micro‐Guide 04 — C’est vs Il est: the rule that works

Why it matters in real conversation This guide focuses on what changes comprehension and production in everyday spoken French — not textbook perfection. Core points • Use c’est + noun (c’est un prof). • Use il/elle est + adjective (il est sympa). • In real speech, c’est is extremely frequent. Spoken vs written • Written French may show fuller forms; spoken French often compresses (linking, schwa loss, dropped ‘ne’). Examples (French → English) • Add 3–5 examples here as you build the library. Micro‐drill (2 minutes) • Take one example and say it 10 times as one rhythm group. • Record once. Aim for clarity + flow.