Cela dit

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Cela dit

In the ceci/cela lesson, cela dit is translated as 'that said' though the verb is in the present tense. Is there a 'rule' for this or is it simply idiomatic?

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This question relates to:French lesson "Ceci/Cela = this/that (French Demonstrative Pronouns)"

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Alan G.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

"Dit" and "said" are both past participles.

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Cela dit

In the ceci/cela lesson, cela dit is translated as 'that said' though the verb is in the present tense. Is there a 'rule' for this or is it simply idiomatic?

Merci!

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