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What does ça mean in English?

"Ça" in French can have a few different meanings in English, depending on the context. Here are some common translations:

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.

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