A2 Collocation ニュートラル

être correct

to be correct

意味

To be accurate or right.

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文化的背景

In France, 'être correct' is the baseline of 'vivre-ensemble' (living together). It implies a certain distance; you aren't necessarily friends, but you respect the social rules. Quebecers use 'C'est correct' constantly. It's much more informal and friendly than in France, often replacing 'De rien' or 'Ça va'. In Belgium, 'être correct' is often used in administrative and commercial contexts to signify that everything is in order and follows the law precisely. In many West African countries, 'être correct' carries a heavy weight of respect for elders and social hierarchy. A 'correct' person is one who knows their place and shows proper respect.

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The 'I am right' trap

Never say 'Je suis correct' to mean you won an argument. Use 'J'ai raison'.

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Quebec Shortcut

If you visit Montreal, use 'C'est correct' for everything from 'No thanks' to 'It's fine'.

意味

To be accurate or right.

⚠️

The 'I am right' trap

Never say 'Je suis correct' to mean you won an argument. Use 'J'ai raison'.

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Quebec Shortcut

If you visit Montreal, use 'C'est correct' for everything from 'No thanks' to 'It's fine'.

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Faint Praise

Be careful calling a gift or a meal 'correct' in France; it sounds like you didn't really like it.

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Agreement

Even though they sound the same, always write 'correcte' for feminine nouns.

自分をテスト

Choose the correct form of the adjective.

Ces informations ne sont pas ________.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: correctes

'Informations' is feminine plural, so we need 'correctes'.

Fill in the blank with 'être correct' or 'avoir raison'.

Tu penses que j'________ ? Oui, ton calcul ________.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: ai raison / est correct

People 'ont raison' (are right), while things like calculations 'sont corrects'.

Match the meaning of 'correct' to the situation.

1. Un prix correct. 2. Un homme correct. 3. Un exercice correct.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: 1-b, 2-c, 3-a

Prices are fair, men are polite, and exercises are accurate.

Complete the dialogue in a Quebec context.

— Veux-tu un autre morceau de gâteau ? — Non merci, ________.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: c'est correct

In Quebec, 'C'est correct' is the standard way to say 'I'm good/No thanks'.

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ビジュアル学習ツール

The Three Pillars of 'Être Correct'

Accuracy

  • Math answers
  • Phone numbers
  • Addresses
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Behavior

  • Politeness
  • Professionalism
  • Fairness
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Value

  • Fair prices
  • Decent quality
  • Acceptable deals

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Choose the correct form of the adjective. Choose A2

Ces informations ne sont pas ________.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: correctes

'Informations' is feminine plural, so we need 'correctes'.

Fill in the blank with 'être correct' or 'avoir raison'. Fill Blank A2

Tu penses que j'________ ? Oui, ton calcul ________.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: ai raison / est correct

People 'ont raison' (are right), while things like calculations 'sont corrects'.

Match the meaning of 'correct' to the situation. situation_matching A2

1. Un prix correct. 2. Un homme correct. 3. Un exercice correct.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: 1-b, 2-c, 3-a

Prices are fair, men are polite, and exercises are accurate.

Complete the dialogue in a Quebec context. dialogue_completion B1

— Veux-tu un autre morceau de gâteau ? — Non merci, ________.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: c'est correct

In Quebec, 'C'est correct' is the standard way to say 'I'm good/No thanks'.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

10 問

No, for health use 'aller bien' or 'être en bonne santé'. 'Être correct' is about behavior or accuracy.

It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your friends.

'Juste' often implies precision (like a clock) or justice. 'Correct' is more about following a standard or rule.

It's a very common way to confirm things or agree in daily life, especially in casual dialogue.

Use 'C'est correct' for general situations or objects. Use 'Il est correct' for a specific man's behavior.

Yes, it means your car is in decent condition or 'okay'.

Yes, 'politiquement correct' is the direct translation for that specific concept.

You can say 'ce n'est pas correct' or use the adjective 'incorrect(e)'.

Yes, in both 'correct' and 'correcte', the 't' is heard.

Yes, 'une tenue correcte' means appropriate clothing for an event.

関連フレーズ

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avoir raison

similar

To be right (for a person)

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être juste

synonym

To be fair or accurate

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être comme il faut

specialized form

To be proper/well-bred

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être d'accord

similar

To agree

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rectifier

builds on

To correct/straighten

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