C'est-à-dire
Example: Je suis fatigué, c'est-à-dire que je vais dormir.
Definition
"C'est-à-dire" is a French expression used to clarify or restate a previous statement, equivalent to saying "that is to say" or "in other words" in English. It helps to explain or specify the meaning more precisely in conversation or writing.
Etymology
The expression "C'est-à-dire" comes from French, literally meaning "it is to say." It combines "c'est" (it is) and "à dire" (to say). Did you know? This phrase has been used since the Middle Ages to introduce clarifications or explanations in speech.
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