that in French
that in French is cela, que, aussi — that means used to point out a specific thing, person, or idea, especially one that is more distant (in space, time, or attention) than something called "this.".
that in French
cela
(degree) To a given extent or degree.
que
(degree) To a given extent or degree.
aussi
(degree, in negative constructions) To a great extent or degree; very, particularly.
si
(degree, in negative constructions) To a great extent or degree; very, particularly.
pour que
Introducing a clause that is the object of a verb, especially a reporting verb or verb expressing belief, knowledge, perception, etc.
que
Introducing a clause that is the object of a verb, especially a reporting verb or verb expressing belief, knowledge, perception, etc.
que
Introducing a clause that describes the information content of a preceding reporting noun.
pour que
Introducing a clause that describes the information content of a preceding reporting noun.
ce
(demonstrative) The (thing, person, idea, etc) indicated or understood from context, especially if more remote physically, temporally or mentally than one designated as "this", or if expressing distinction.
cet
(demonstrative) The (thing, person, idea, etc) indicated or understood from context, especially if more remote physically, temporally or mentally than one designated as "this", or if expressing distinction.
cette
(demonstrative) The (thing, person, idea, etc) indicated or understood from context, especially if more remote physically, temporally or mentally than one designated as "this", or if expressing distinction.
cela
(demonstrative) The thing, person, idea, quality, event, action, or time indicated or understood from context, especially if more remote geographically, temporally or mentally than one designated as "this", or if expressing distinction. [from 9thc.]
ça
(demonstrative) The thing, person, idea, quality, event, action, or time indicated or understood from context, especially if more remote geographically, temporally or mentally than one designated as "this", or if expressing distinction. [from 9thc.]
que
(relative, plural that) In a relative clause, referring to a previously mentioned noun, as subject, direct object, indirect object, or object of a preposition; which, who. [from 9thc.]
qui
(relative, plural that) In a relative clause, referring to a previously mentioned noun, as subject, direct object, indirect object, or object of a preposition; which, who. [from 9thc.]
What does "that" mean?
-
det Used to point out a specific thing, person, or idea, especially one that is more distant (in space, time, or attention) than something called "this."
"That house on the hill used to belong to my grandmother."
-
pron Used in place of a noun already mentioned, to refer to it again.
"That's exactly what I meant."
-
conj Used to introduce a clause explaining or reporting something, often after verbs like "say," "think," or "know."
"She said that she would be late."
-
pron Used to introduce extra information about a noun already mentioned (a relative clause), similar to "which" or "who."
"The book that you lent me was fantastic."
that in a sentence
- That house on the hill used to belong to my grandmother.
- I don't like that idea at all.
- That's exactly what I meant.
- Who told you that?
Similar words in French
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "that" in French?
"that" in French is cela, que, aussi. that means: Used to point out a specific thing, person, or idea, especially one that is more distant (in space, time, or attention) than something called "this."
How do you use "that" in a sentence?
Example: "That house on the hill used to belong to my grandmother." In French, "that" is cela, que, aussi.
Are there other ways to say "that" in French?
Yes — French has 10 translations listed for "that": cela, que, aussi, si, pour que, ce.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.