A1 Expression ニュートラル

C'est terrible

It's terrible

意味

Used to express strong disapproval or that something is very bad.

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文化的背景

In France, saying 'C'est terrible' is a standard part of 'le râlage' (complaining). It's often used to bond over shared frustrations. In Quebec, you might also hear 'C'est de la valeur' to express that something is a pity, but 'C'est terrible' remains widely understood. In Francophone Africa, 'terrible' can sometimes be used as an intensifier for something impressive, though the negative meaning is still primary.

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The Sympathy Shortcut

If you don't know what to say when someone complains, just nod and say 'Ah, c'est terrible'. It works 90% of the time.

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The 'Pas' Trap

Never use 'C'est pas terrible' to compliment someone's work. They will be offended!

意味

Used to express strong disapproval or that something is very bad.

💡

The Sympathy Shortcut

If you don't know what to say when someone complains, just nod and say 'Ah, c'est terrible'. It works 90% of the time.

⚠️

The 'Pas' Trap

Never use 'C'est pas terrible' to compliment someone's work. They will be offended!

自分をテスト

Complete the reaction to the bad news.

— J'ai perdu mon téléphone. — Oh non, ______ terrible !

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: c'est

We use 'C'est' to react to a situation.

Which situation matches 'C'est terrible'?

Select the best context:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Missing the last train home

'C'est terrible' is for negative situations.

What does 'C'est pas terrible' mean?

Choose the meaning:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: It's not very good

This is a common French understatement for something mediocre or bad.

Finish the dialogue.

A: Il y a une tempête dehors. B: Oui, le temps est ______.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: terrible

Terrible describes the bad weather.

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When to use 'C'est terrible'

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Situations

  • Bad Weather
  • Bad News
  • Poor Quality
  • Accidents

Terrible vs. Pas Terrible

C'est terrible
Awful Very bad
C'est pas terrible
Mediocre Not good

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Complete the reaction to the bad news. Fill Blank A1

— J'ai perdu mon téléphone. — Oh non, ______ terrible !

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: c'est

We use 'C'est' to react to a situation.

Which situation matches 'C'est terrible'? situation_matching A1

Select the best context:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Missing the last train home

'C'est terrible' is for negative situations.

What does 'C'est pas terrible' mean? Choose A2

Choose the meaning:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: It's not very good

This is a common French understatement for something mediocre or bad.

Finish the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

A: Il y a une tempête dehors. B: Oui, le temps est ______.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: terrible

Terrible describes the bad weather.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

6 問

In very old slang or specific literary contexts, it could mean 'formidable' (great), but in 99% of modern conversations, it is negative.

Yes, if you are reacting to something genuinely bad mentioned by the interviewer, but 'C'est regrettable' sounds more professional.

'Affreux' is slightly more visual and intense, often used for things that are physically ugly or morally disgusting.

Use 'C'est pas si grave' or 'C'est pas si mal'.

No, when using 'C'est terrible', the adjective is always masculine singular because 'ce' is neutral.

No, it is neutral and can be used with anyone.

関連フレーズ

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C'est affreux

synonym

It's awful

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C'est pas terrible

similar

It's not that great

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C'est nul

informal

It sucks

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C'est dommage

similar

It's a pity

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