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Used to state that something is not true or not the case.
문화적 배경
The 'French No': Starting a sentence with 'Ce n'est pas possible' is often a way to signal that a request is complex, not necessarily that it's impossible. It's an invitation to explain further. In Quebec, the informal 'C'est pas' is also very common, but the pronunciation of 'pas' can be more closed, sounding almost like 'pô'. Belgian French uses 'Ce n'est pas' similarly to France, but you might hear 'Ce n'est pas pour rien' (It's not for nothing) used more frequently in political discourse. In many African French varieties, 'Ce n'est pas' is used with great emphasis. You might hear 'Ce n'est pas petit !' to mean something is very large or impressive.
The Article Rule
Remember that 'un', 'une', and 'des' do NOT change to 'de' after 'Ce n'est pas'. This is the most common mistake for beginners.
The 'Ne' Drop
If you are writing a formal email, you MUST include the 'ne'. If you are texting a friend, you SHOULD drop it to sound natural.
뜻
Used to state that something is not true or not the case.
The Article Rule
Remember that 'un', 'une', and 'des' do NOT change to 'de' after 'Ce n'est pas'. This is the most common mistake for beginners.
The 'Ne' Drop
If you are writing a formal email, you MUST include the 'ne'. If you are texting a friend, you SHOULD drop it to sound natural.
Complimenting like a local
Use 'Ce n'est pas mal' to sound more French when you actually think something is very good.
The 'Pas' emphasis
If you want to be very emphatic, you can say 'Ce n'est pas du tout...' (It's not at all...).
셀프 테스트
Complete the sentence with the correct negative form of 'C'est'.
___ ___ ___ {un|m} chien, c'est {un|m} loup !
We use 'Ce n'est pas' to identify that an object or animal is not what it seems.
Which sentence is grammatically correct in formal French?
Select the correct negation:
With the verb 'être', the indefinite article 'un' does not change to 'de'.
Match the French phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are common fixed expressions using 'Ce n'est pas'.
Fill in the missing line in the dialogue.
A: Tu es prêt ? B: Non, ___ ___ ___ ___.
While 'je ne suis pas prêt' is also correct, 'ce n'est pas encore fini' is a common way to say the task isn't done.
Which phrase would you use if a waiter brings you the wrong bill?
The waiter gives you a bill for 100€ but you only had a coffee.
'Addition' is the French word for the bill in a restaurant.
Convert 'C'est facile' into the negative form.
C'est facile -> ___ ___ ___ ___.
Simply wrap the verb 'est' with 'n'' and 'pas'.
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시각 학습 자료
Common Uses of 'Ce n'est pas'
Correction
- • Ce n'est pas ça
- • Ce n'est pas vrai
- • Ce n'est pas moi
Opinion
- • Ce n'est pas mal
- • Ce n'est pas cher
- • Ce n'est pas facile
Politeness
- • Ce n'est pas grave
- • Ce n'est pas la peine
연습 문제 은행
6 연습 문제___ ___ ___ {un|m} chien, c'est {un|m} loup !
We use 'Ce n'est pas' to identify that an object or animal is not what it seems.
Select the correct negation:
With the verb 'être', the indefinite article 'un' does not change to 'de'.
왼쪽의 각 항목을 오른쪽의 짝과 연결하세요:
These are common fixed expressions using 'Ce n'est pas'.
A: Tu es prêt ? B: Non, ___ ___ ___ ___.
While 'je ne suis pas prêt' is also correct, 'ce n'est pas encore fini' is a common way to say the task isn't done.
The waiter gives you a bill for 100€ but you only had a coffee.
'Addition' is the French word for the bill in a restaurant.
C'est facile -> ___ ___ ___ ___.
Simply wrap the verb 'est' with 'n'' and 'pas'.
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자주 묻는 질문
14 질문Yes, in spoken French it is actually more common than 'Ce n'est pas'. However, always use the full version in writing.
In French, when 'ne' is followed by a vowel, the 'e' is dropped and replaced by an apostrophe. This is called elision.
Yes, literally. It's a historical remnant from when French speakers added 'reinforcing' words to their negations.
Exactly. It's the most common way to tell someone that a mistake they made doesn't matter.
Use 'Il n'est pas' for professions (Il n'est pas prof) or when describing a specific person with an adjective (Il n'est pas sympa).
Yes, but technically it should be 'Ce ne sont pas' for plurals. However, in spoken French, 'C'est pas' is often used for both singular and plural.
It's an idiom meaning 'It's not that difficult' (literally: It's not like drinking the sea).
It is neutral-to-formal. It is the 'correct' way to speak, but 'C'est pas' is the 'natural' way to speak.
Use 'Ce n'est pas du tout'.
No. For other verbs, you put 'ne... pas' around that verb: 'Je ne mange pas'.
Not necessarily. It can mean 'That's not true' or 'No way!' depending on your tone.
It's a cultural habit called 'litotes' where they use understatement to be polite or sophisticated.
The opposite is 'C'est' (It is).
You don't! The 's' is silent. It sounds like 'pah'.
관련 표현
Ce n'est pas grave
specialized formIt's not serious / No problem
Ce n'est pas la peine
idiomIt's not worth it
C'est pas faux
similarThat's not wrong
Ce n'est pas demain la veille
idiomIt's not going to happen anytime soon
N'est-ce pas ?
builds onRight? / Isn't it?
Ce n'est pas que
builds onIt's not that...
