Published June 26, 2024 • Updated September 2, 2026 — By French teacher David Issokson with native audio by Marie Assel Cambier
Ça y est meaning
Ça y est is a very common French expression meaning “that’s it,” “there we go,” “it’s done,” or “here we are,” depending on the situation. French speakers use ça y est when something has just happened, is finally finished, has started, or has been achieved. The exact English translation changes with context.
Ça y est pronunciation
IPA pronunciation of ça y est is /sa i ɛ/, which sounds approximately like “sah ee eh.”
Ça y est example sentences
Tu as mis la table ? Oui, ça y est !
Did you set the table? Yes, it’s done!
Ça y est, j’ai trouvé le livre !
There! I found the book!
Ça y est, la voiture démarre.
There! The car is starting.
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Related French Words & Expressions
- c’est bon — that’s good, it’s done
- voilà — there you go, there it is
- enfin — finally
- c’est fait — it’s done
- on y est — we’re there
- c’est parti — here we go
- tout est prêt — everything is ready
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