Bedeutung
Used to indicate that something is not a big problem.
Kultureller Hintergrund
French people often use this to avoid confrontation. In Quebec, you might hear 'C'est pas grave' even more frequently in casual conversation. Similar usage to France, often paired with a friendly smile.
Drop the 'ne'
In casual conversation, you will almost never hear the 'ne'. 'C'est pas grave' is the standard.
Watch the tone
If you say it with a flat, cold tone, it can sound like you don't care at all.
Bedeutung
Used to indicate that something is not a big problem.
Drop the 'ne'
In casual conversation, you will almost never hear the 'ne'. 'C'est pas grave' is the standard.
Watch the tone
If you say it with a flat, cold tone, it can sound like you don't care at all.
Teste dich selbst
Which phrase means 'It is not a problem'?
Choose the correct option:
The negative 'ne... pas' is required to say it is NOT serious.
Complete the sentence.
— Je suis désolé pour l'erreur. — ___________.
This is the standard response to an apology.
🎉 Ergebnis: /2
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
2 AufgabenChoose the correct option:
The negative 'ne... pas' is required to say it is NOT serious.
— Je suis désolé pour l'erreur. — ___________.
This is the standard response to an apology.
🎉 Ergebnis: /2
Häufig gestellte Fragen
2 FragenYes, it is perfectly fine for professional emails to colleagues.
No, it is very polite and reassuring.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Pas de souci
synonymNo worries
C'est grave
contrastIt is serious
Rien de grave
similarNothing serious
