il /ˈil/ · pronoun · CEFR A0. French translation of "it".

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Source term
it
Translation
il
CEFR Level
A0
Part of speech
pronoun
Image
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Dictionary form il
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How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
il in context
Examples
Il fait froid aujourd'hui.
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Example Sentences

C'est une grande maison.

English: It is a big house.

A0 · Pronouns Determiners

J'aime beaucoup.

English: I like it very much.

A0 · Pronouns Determiners

Il fait froid aujourd'hui.

English: It is cold today.

A0 · Pronouns Determiners

L'informatique est un domaine qui aide les gens à se connecter avec du matériel informatique.

English: IT is a field that helps people connect using computer equipment.

B1 · Technology and Environment

Il pleut beaucoup aujourd'hui.

English: It is raining heavily outside today.

B1 · Education

J'ai perdu mon stylo, mais je l'ai retrouvé plus tard.

English: I lost my pen, but I found it later.

B1 · Education

Elle aime son nouveau téléphone parce qu'il a un bon appareil photo.

English: She likes her new phone because it has a good camera.

B1 · Education

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