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“that” in French

cela
Illustration of "that" in a French cultural setting
A person points across a sunlit park towards a distant ice cream cart, their gesture clearly indicating one specific thi…

Usage note

Use 'cela' to refer to an object or idea that is not very close to you, or to refer to something abstract you just mentioned. It's neutral and can be used in both formal and informal situations.

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