il s’agit

it's about; it's a matter of; it concerns

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phrase Rare #38,109

it's about; it's a matter of; it concerns Often used in formal French. It is commonly followed by de + noun, d’ + noun, or a clause to indicate what something concerns. In many contexts, English would use a more natural paraphrase rather than translate it word-for-word.

FR: C’est bien de cela qu’il s’agit.

EN: That is exactly what it’s about.

C’est bien de cela qu’il s’agit.

That's what it's all about.

J’ignore encore de quoi il s’agit.

I still don't know what it's about.

Il s’agit là d’une idée fausse.

This is a misconception.

Il s’agit de libérer une force puissante.

It is a matter of unleashing a powerful force.

— Oppenheimer (2023)

Il s’agit d’un malentendu.

This is a misunderstanding.

Il s’agit là de la seule façon de progresser.

This is the only way to progress.