French Expression · Intermediate
Cela dit
That being said / However / Having said that
Pronunciation: SLUH dee
Meaning
Used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or qualifies something previously said.
Example
Le travail était difficile, cela dit, les résultats sont excellents.
The work was difficult, that being said, the results are excellent.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice Cela dit out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a intermediate-level French expression.