How to say 'this / that / these / those' in French — choosing between ce and cet before masculine nouns, and using cette and ces correctly in food, time, and everyday contexts.
The four forms: ce (m. sg. before consonant), cet (m. sg. before vowel or silent h), cette (f. sg.), ces (pl., m. or f.). The ce / cet split: ce restaurant, ce fromage, ce soir — but cet hôtel, cet après-midi, cet homme (vowel/silent-h initial). The t of cet creates a liaison: /sɛ.tɔ.tɛl/. French does not distinguish 'this' from 'that' — both are ce/cet/cette/ces. To add precision, add -ci (here) or -là (there) after the noun: ce gâteau-ci (this cake here) vs ce gâteau-là (that cake there). Time expressions: ce matin (this morning), cet après-midi, ce soir, cette semaine, ce week-end, cette année.
Which demonstrative adjective fills the blank?
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