No. 91 in French
cet
"Cet" is the masculine singular demonstrative adjective meaning "this" or "that" used before a vowel or mute 'h'.
In a sentence
Cet arbre est très grand.
This tree is very tall.
In this sentence, 'cet' is a masculine demonstrative pronoun used before a masculine singular noun starting with a vowel 'arbre'.
Je n'aime pas cet endroit.
I don't like this place.
In this sentence, 'cet' is a masculine demonstrative pronoun used before a masculine singular noun starting with a vowel sound 'endroit'.
Cet homme est un écrivain célèbre.
This man is a famous writer.
In this sentence, 'cet' is a masculine demonstrative pronoun used before a masculine singular noun starting with a vowel sound 'homme'.
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