Usages of cela
Cela est très important.
That is very important.
Je ne comprends pas cela.
I do not understand that.
Il nettoie le désordre de peur que cela ne la rende irritable.
He cleans up the mess for fear that it might make her irritable.
C'est un dilemme, et par conséquent cela est inacceptable.
This is a dilemma, and consequently that is unacceptable.
Il a menti, c'est pourquoi nous avons jugé cela inacceptable.
He lied, which is why we judged that unacceptable.
Ceci est justifié, mais cela est inacceptable.
This is justified, but that is unacceptable.
C'est un secret, par conséquent on garde cela pour soi.
It is a secret, consequently one keeps that to oneself.
Ceci est un fait, alors que cela est un jugement légitime.
This is a fact, whereas that is a legitimate judgment.
Soit on avoue, soit on ment, mais cela demande du courage.
Either we confess, or we lie, but that requires courage.
Tu contestes cela, mais le principe est universel.
You contest that, but the principle is universal.
Sa conviction est forte, cela explique le jugement.
His conviction is strong, that explains the judgment.
Cela semble invraisemblable ; toujours est-il que la bête est là.
That seems implausible; the fact remains that the beast is there.
Ceci est une griffe, et cela est un morceau de fourrure.
This is a claw, and that is a piece of fur.
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