A2 Expression ニュートラル

Ce n'est pas possible.

It's not possible.

意味

Expressing impossibility or disbelief.

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文化的背景

The 'Gallic Shrug' often accompanies this phrase. It involves a slight pout, raised eyebrows, and a quick lift of the shoulders, signaling that the situation is beyond one's control. In Quebec, you might hear 'C'est pas achetable' (It's not buyable) to mean something is impossibly expensive, or 'C'est pas possible' with a slightly different accentuation on the 'pos-SIBLE'. Swiss French speakers might use 'C'est pas possible' but follow it with a more pragmatic solution, reflecting a cultural tendency toward consensus and order. In Francophone Africa, the phrase is often used with great dramatic flair to express social shock or to playfully challenge a friend's tall tale.

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The 'Ne' Drop

If you want to sound like a local, always say 'C'est pas possible' instead of 'Ce n'est pas possible' in casual conversation.

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Don't be too blunt

In a professional setting, follow 'Ce n'est pas possible' with a reason (parce que...) to avoid sounding rude.

意味

Expressing impossibility or disbelief.

🎯

The 'Ne' Drop

If you want to sound like a local, always say 'C'est pas possible' instead of 'Ce n'est pas possible' in casual conversation.

⚠️

Don't be too blunt

In a professional setting, follow 'Ce n'est pas possible' with a reason (parce que...) to avoid sounding rude.

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The Exhale

Try exhaling loudly before saying the phrase to convey maximum French frustration.

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Complete the informal spoken version of the phrase (dropping the 'ne').

C'___ pas possible !

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: est

In spoken French, 'Ce n'est pas' becomes 'C'est pas'.

Match the situation to the most likely meaning of 'Ce n'est pas possible'.

Situation: You see a car flying in the sky.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Emotional disbelief

A flying car is shocking, so the phrase expresses disbelief.

Which sentence is grammatically correct for a general rule?

___ possible de fumer ici.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Il n'est pas

For general rules followed by 'de', the impersonal 'Il n'est pas' is preferred.

Choose the best response to express frustration.

A: 'Le magasin est fermé le lundi.' B: 'Oh non, ___ !'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: ce n'est pas possible

This is a common reaction to an inconvenient fact.

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4 問題
Complete the informal spoken version of the phrase (dropping the 'ne'). Fill Blank A1

C'___ pas possible !

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: est

In spoken French, 'Ce n'est pas' becomes 'C'est pas'.

Match the situation to the most likely meaning of 'Ce n'est pas possible'. situation_matching A2

Situation: You see a car flying in the sky.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Emotional disbelief

A flying car is shocking, so the phrase expresses disbelief.

Which sentence is grammatically correct for a general rule? Choose B1

___ possible de fumer ici.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Il n'est pas

For general rules followed by 'de', the impersonal 'Il n'est pas' is preferred.

Choose the best response to express frustration. dialogue_completion A2

A: 'Le magasin est fermé le lundi.' B: 'Oh non, ___ !'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: ce n'est pas possible

This is a common reaction to an inconvenient fact.

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よくある質問

4 問

Technically, yes, because it lacks the 'ne'. However, in spoken French, it is the standard and is used by everyone from students to presidents.

Yes! 'Pas possible !' is a very common short exclamation, similar to saying 'Impossible!' in English.

'C'est pas possible' focuses on the event being unbelievable, while 'C'est pas vrai' (It's not true) is used specifically for shock at news.

It can be. It's better to say 'Je crains que ce ne soit pas possible' (I fear it might not be possible) to be more polite.

関連フレーズ

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C'est impossible

synonym

It is impossible.

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Pas question !

specialized form

Out of the question!

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C'est incroyable

similar

It's incredible.

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C'est pas vrai !

synonym

It's not true! / No way!

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