Bedeutung
To express disagreement or dissent with a statement or proposition.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Disagreement is often seen as a sign of intellectual vitality. In a French 'débat', saying you don't agree is a way to keep the conversation alive. While the phrase is used, Quebecers might also use 'Je ne suis pas d'adonc' in very traditional/rural contexts, though 'd'accord' remains the standard. The Swiss-French tend to be slightly more consensus-oriented than the French, so this phrase might be followed by a very polite justification. Usage is identical to France, but the tone might be slightly more pragmatic and less focused on the 'art of debate' for its own sake.
The 'Ne' Drop
If you want to sound like a native in a cafe, drop the 'ne'. 'Je suis pas d'accord' is 10x more common than the full version in speech.
Don't be too blunt
While the French love debate, starting every sentence with this can be tiring. Use 'Je vois ce que tu veux dire, mais...' to soften the blow.
Bedeutung
To express disagreement or dissent with a statement or proposition.
The 'Ne' Drop
If you want to sound like a native in a cafe, drop the 'ne'. 'Je suis pas d'accord' is 10x more common than the full version in speech.
Don't be too blunt
While the French love debate, starting every sentence with this can be tiring. Use 'Je vois ce que tu veux dire, mais...' to soften the blow.
Use 'Cela' for writing
In a formal essay or email, replace 'ça' with 'cela' to immediately boost your CEFR level perception.
The 'Oui, mais...'
Often, French people will start with 'Oui' (Yes) and then immediately say 'mais je ne suis pas d'accord'. It's a rhetorical trick to acknowledge the other person before disagreeing.
Teste dich selbst
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb 'être' and the negation.
Nous _______ _______ _______ d'accord avec cette décision.
The subject is 'Nous', so the verb 'être' must be 'sommes'.
Which sentence is the most formal way to express disagreement?
Choose the formal option:
'Je ne partage pas cet avis' is a standard formal alternative to 'être d'accord'.
Complete the dialogue with a nuanced disagreement.
A: Je pense que nous devrions annuler le projet. B: ________, car nous avons déjà investi beaucoup de temps.
The context 'car' (because) suggests a counter-argument is following.
Match the phrase to the register.
1. Chuis pas d'acc. 2. Je ne saurais y souscrire. 3. Je ne suis pas d'accord.
Shortening words is informal; complex verbs like 'souscrire' are formal.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenNous _______ _______ _______ d'accord avec cette décision.
The subject is 'Nous', so the verb 'être' must be 'sommes'.
Choose the formal option:
'Je ne partage pas cet avis' is a standard formal alternative to 'être d'accord'.
A: Je pense que nous devrions annuler le projet. B: ________, car nous avons déjà investi beaucoup de temps.
The context 'car' (because) suggests a counter-argument is following.
1. Chuis pas d'acc. 2. Je ne saurais y souscrire. 3. Je ne suis pas d'accord.
Shortening words is informal; complex verbs like 'souscrire' are formal.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenNo, as long as you provide a reason. It shows you are engaged and thinking critically.
Yes, that means 'I don't agree with you' (the person). 'Avec ça' refers to the idea.
'Ça' is informal/neutral; 'Cela' is formal. Both work in this phrase.
Add 'du tout': 'Je ne suis pas du tout d'accord avec ça.'
Yes, often shortened to 'Pas d'acc' or 'Pas d'accord'.
'D'accord' is the idiomatic adverbial phrase. 'En accord' is used for 'in accordance with' (e.g., 'en accord avec la loi').
Yes, 'C'est n'importe quoi' or 'Tu délires' (You're raving/crazy).
No, 'désaccorder' is only used for musical instruments (to untune).
Yes, it is the most common way to disagree in everyday French.
Yes, 'Je ne suis pas d'accord pour faire ça' is the correct structure for actions.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Je ne partage pas cet avis
synonymI don't share this opinion
Je m'inscris en faux
specialized formI strongly deny/contest this
C'est n'importe quoi
informalThat's nonsense
Je ne suis pas de ton avis
similarI am not of your opinion
