Bedeutung
Used to indicate one's inability to speak English.
Kultureller Hintergrund
French people value the effort of speaking French. Using this phrase is a polite way to start a conversation in French. In Quebec, French is the primary language. This phrase is very useful as English is widely spoken, but French is preferred.
Keep it simple
Don't overcomplicate. Just say the phrase clearly and smile.
Be polite
Always add 'Désolé' or 'Pardon' to soften the refusal.
Bedeutung
Used to indicate one's inability to speak English.
Keep it simple
Don't overcomplicate. Just say the phrase clearly and smile.
Be polite
Always add 'Désolé' or 'Pardon' to soften the refusal.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word.
Je ne ______ pas anglais.
The subject is 'Je', so the verb must be 'parle'.
Which is the correct negation?
Select the correct sentence:
The 'ne...pas' structure wraps the verb.
🎉 Ergebnis: /2
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
2 AufgabenJe ne ______ pas anglais.
The subject is 'Je', so the verb must be 'parle'.
Select the correct sentence:
The 'ne...pas' structure wraps the verb.
🎉 Ergebnis: /2
Häufig gestellte Fragen
2 FragenNo, it is a helpful clarification.
Yes, in casual speech, but keep it for formal situations.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Je ne comprends pas
similarI don't understand
Parlez-vous français ?
builds onDo you speak French?
