मतलब
Used to state that something is incorrect or not factual.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
In French schools, 'Vrai ou Faux' is the standard format for tests. This drills the phrase into the minds of every French citizen from age 5. In Quebec, you might hear 'C'est pas vrai' with a specific intonation to mean 'I don't believe it!' or 'No way!'. In many West African cultures, being too direct with 'C'est faux' to an elder can be seen as a lack of respect. People often use more roundabout ways to disagree. Swiss French tends to be slightly more formal and precise. 'C'est inexact' might be heard more frequently in professional settings than in France.
The 'C'est' Rule
Remember: 'C'est' + adjective is always masculine. Don't say 'C'est fausse'!
Be Careful with Tone
Saying 'C'est faux' too loudly can sound like you are calling someone a liar. Soften your voice.
मतलब
Used to state that something is incorrect or not factual.
The 'C'est' Rule
Remember: 'C'est' + adjective is always masculine. Don't say 'C'est fausse'!
Be Careful with Tone
Saying 'C'est faux' too loudly can sound like you are calling someone a liar. Soften your voice.
Use 'Ce n'est pas faux'
This is a very 'French' way to say 'You're right' without fully admitting it. It makes you sound like a native!
खुद को परखो
Choose the correct form of the adjective.
Cette nouvelle est ______.
Since 'nouvelle' is a feminine singular noun and is the subject, the adjective must agree.
Complete the sentence with the standard phrase for 'That's false'.
Tu dis que j'ai 20 ans ? ______, j'ai 25 ans !
'C'est faux' is the standard way to correct a factual error about age.
What is the most natural response to a surprise lie?
A: 'Il paraît que tu vas déménager au Japon !' B: '______ ! Qui t'a dit ça ?'
'C'est faux' is used to deny a rumor or incorrect information.
Match the phrase with its register.
Match the following:
Understanding register helps you choose the right phrase for the right person.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
When to say 'C'est faux'
Facts
- • Math errors
- • Historical dates
- • Map locations
Personal
- • Wrong name
- • Wrong age
- • False rumors
Faux vs. Mauvais
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासCette nouvelle est ______.
Since 'nouvelle' is a feminine singular noun and is the subject, the adjective must agree.
Tu dis que j'ai 20 ans ? ______, j'ai 25 ans !
'C'est faux' is the standard way to correct a factual error about age.
A: 'Il paraît que tu vas déménager au Japon !' B: '______ ! Qui t'a dit ça ?'
'C'est faux' is used to deny a rumor or incorrect information.
बाईं ओर के प्रत्येक आइटम को दाईं ओर के उसके जोड़े से मिलाएं:
Understanding register helps you choose the right phrase for the right person.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालNo, you would say 'Il est faux' to mean 'He is insincere', but 'C'est faux' only refers to statements or ideas.
'Faux' is common and direct; 'erroné' is formal and technical, often used in science or law.
It can be. To be more polite, use 'Je ne pense pas que ce soit vrai'.
The official term is 'une infox', but many people just say 'des fake news' or 'des informations fausses'.
Mostly, but it can also mean 'fake' as in 'faux diamants' (fake diamonds).
In French, final consonants like x, s, t, and d are usually silent unless followed by a vowel.
No, you need a noun: 'C'est une fausse note' or 'C'est une fausse alerte'.
The most direct opposite is 'C'est vrai'.
Use 'Il est faux que...' followed by the subjunctive, or 'C'est faux de dire que...' followed by the infinitive.
Grammatically yes, but 'C'est pas vrai' is much more common in spoken French and often expresses surprise.
संबंधित मुहावरे
C'est vrai
contrastIt's true
Un mensonge
similarA lie
Faux jeton
specialized formA hypocrite
À faux
builds onWrongly / Out of sync
