A2 Expression 중립

Je déteste.

I hate it; I detest.

Expressing strong dislike or aversion for something.

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문화적 배경

The French 'râlage' (complaining) is a national pastime. Saying 'Je déteste' is often the start of a long, enjoyable conversation about why something is bad. In Quebec, 'Je déteste' is used but often supplemented by 'C'est plate' (It's boring/lame) or 'Ça m'énarve' (That annoys me). Swiss French speakers might use 'Je déteste' but often follow it with a more reserved explanation, reflecting a slightly more reserved public culture. Belgian French is very similar to Hexagonal French in this regard, though they might use 'Ça me casse les pieds' as a common synonym.

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The Article Rule

Always remember the article! It's 'Je déteste LE café', not 'Je déteste café'.

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Too Strong?

If you're in a job interview, use 'Je n'apprécie pas particulièrement' instead of 'Je déteste'.

Expressing strong dislike or aversion for something.

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The Article Rule

Always remember the article! It's 'Je déteste LE café', not 'Je déteste café'.

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Too Strong?

If you're in a job interview, use 'Je n'apprécie pas particulièrement' instead of 'Je déteste'.

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Bonding through Hate

In France, sharing something you both hate is a great way to start a friendship. Don't be afraid to be a little negative!

셀프 테스트

Complete the sentence with the correct article and noun.

Je déteste ____ (the) pluie.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: la

Rain (pluie) is feminine in French, so we use 'la'.

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

Expressing that you hate waiting.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Je déteste attendre.

The verb 'détester' is followed directly by the infinitive without a preposition.

Match the feeling to the phrase.

You find a situation unbearable.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Je déteste.

'Je déteste' is the strongest expression of dislike among the choices.

🎉 점수: /3

시각 학습 자료

Intensity of Dislike

Expression
Je n'aime pas I don't like (Neutral)
Je déteste I hate (Strong)
Je hais I loathe (Extreme)

Common Things People 'Déteste'

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Food

  • Les épinards
  • Le foie
  • Les choux
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Weather

  • La pluie
  • Le froid
  • Le vent

연습 문제 은행

3 연습 문제
Complete the sentence with the correct article and noun. Fill Blank A1

Je déteste ____ (the) pluie.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: la

Rain (pluie) is feminine in French, so we use 'la'.

Which sentence is grammatically correct? Choose A2

Expressing that you hate waiting.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Je déteste attendre.

The verb 'détester' is followed directly by the infinitive without a preposition.

Match the feeling to the phrase. situation_matching A2

You find a situation unbearable.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Je déteste.

'Je déteste' is the strongest expression of dislike among the choices.

🎉 점수: /3

자주 묻는 질문

8 질문

It's not rude, but it is very direct. Use it with friends or to express clear opinions, but avoid it when being polite to strangers.

No, you must say 'Je te déteste'. The pronoun comes before the verb.

'Détester' is common for daily dislikes. 'Haïr' is much stronger, more literary, and implies deep hatred.

No. It's 'Je déteste {le|m} sport', not 'Je déteste de sport'.

Yes, but it's very strong. 'Je déteste cet acteur' is fine, but 'Je déteste ma mère' is very serious.

You say 'Je déteste ça'.

Yes, 'J'ai détesté' is very common for reviewing experiences like trips or movies.

The opposite is 'J'adore' (I love) or 'J'aime beaucoup'.

관련 표현

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J'ai horreur de

synonym

I have a horror of / I can't stand

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Je hais

similar

I hate/loathe

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Je ne supporte pas

similar

I can't stand

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Je n'aime pas

contrast

I don't like

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Ça me dégoûte

specialized form

That disgusts me

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