A1 Expression 중립

C'est terrible !

It's terrible!

Used to express that something is very bad or dreadful.

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문화적 배경

In France, 'C'est terrible' is part of the 'râler' culture. It's socially acceptable and even expected to acknowledge when something is bad. While 'C'est terrible' is used, Quebecers might also use 'C'est plate' for something boring/bad or 'C'est de valeur' for something unfortunate. In some African French contexts, 'terrible' can be used more emphatically to describe someone's character, either very strong or very difficult. Usage is very similar to France, often used to react to the frequent rain or political complexity.

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The 'Terrific' Trap

Never use 'terrible' to mean 'great'. It will confuse French speakers!

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Use 'pas terrible'

To sound more like a native, use 'C'est pas terrible' when you are disappointed with something.

Used to express that something is very bad or dreadful.

⚠️

The 'Terrific' Trap

Never use 'terrible' to mean 'great'. It will confuse French speakers!

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Use 'pas terrible'

To sound more like a native, use 'C'est pas terrible' when you are disappointed with something.

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Empathy is Key

Use this phrase to show you are listening when someone complains. It's a great social glue.

셀프 테스트

Choose the best response to: 'J'ai cassé mon téléphone.'

J'ai cassé mon téléphone.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: C'est terrible !

Breaking a phone is a bad thing, so 'C'est terrible !' is the appropriate reaction.

Complete the sentence with the correct form.

La météo aujourd'hui ? C'est _________ !

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: terrible

After 'C'est', we use the masculine singular adjective.

Match the phrase to the situation.

Which phrase fits a mediocre meal?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: C'est pas terrible.

'C'est pas terrible' is the French way of saying something is not very good.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Il y a beaucoup de trafic. B: Oui, ________.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: c'est terrible

Traffic is a negative situation, so 'c'est terrible' fits.

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시각 학습 자료

When to say 'C'est terrible !'

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Weather

  • Rain
  • Storms
  • Cold
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Daily Life

  • Broken phone
  • Late bus
  • Lost keys
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Empathy

  • Bad news
  • Sickness
  • Sadness

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Choose the best response to: 'J'ai cassé mon téléphone.' Choose A1

J'ai cassé mon téléphone.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: C'est terrible !

Breaking a phone is a bad thing, so 'C'est terrible !' is the appropriate reaction.

Complete the sentence with the correct form. Fill Blank A1

La météo aujourd'hui ? C'est _________ !

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: terrible

After 'C'est', we use the masculine singular adjective.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A2

Which phrase fits a mediocre meal?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: C'est pas terrible.

'C'est pas terrible' is the French way of saying something is not very good.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

A: Il y a beaucoup de trafic. B: Oui, ________.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: c'est terrible

Traffic is a negative situation, so 'c'est terrible' fits.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

4 질문

Almost never in modern French. In the past it could mean 'awesome', but today it's 99% negative.

Use 'C'est terrible' for situations. Use 'Il est terrible' for a person (meaning they are difficult or very bad).

It's okay to use if you are reacting to something sad, but 'C'est regrettable' is more professional.

'Affreux' is often more visual (an ugly shirt) or more extreme (a horrific crime).

관련 표현

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C'est affreux

synonym

It's awful

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C'est dommage

similar

That's a pity

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C'est pas terrible

specialized form

It's not great

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C'est génial

contrast

It's great

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