1. It - This is the most common translation, used when "ça" refers to a thing.
Example:
* French: "Ça va?" (How are you?)
* English: "How is it going?"
2. That - When referring to something already mentioned or understood, "ça" can be translated as "that."
Example:
* French: "Je vois ça." (I see that.)
* English: "I see that."
3. That thing/That stuff - Sometimes "ça" can be translated as "that thing" or "that stuff" to emphasize the object being referred to.
Example:
* French: "Qu'est-ce que c'est que ça?" (What is that thing?)
* English: "What is that thing?"
4. This - In some contexts, "ça" can be translated as "this."
Example:
* French: "J'aime ça." (I like this.)
* English: "I like this."
5. It's/That's - When used as a shortened form of "c'est," "ça" translates to "it's" or "that's."
Example:
* French: "Ça va." (It's going well.)
* English: "It's going well."
Remember: The context is crucial for understanding the meaning of "ça" in English.