Significado
To speak directly and frankly, without evasion or pretense.
Contexto cultural
In France, directness is often seen as a sign of respect for the other person's intelligence and time. Quebecers are generally a bit more indirect than people from France, but this phrase is still widely understood and used. Belgians use this phrase exactly like the French, often in professional settings. Swiss French speakers use this phrase frequently in both business and personal life.
The 'y' is key
Don't forget the 'y' in 'n'y va pas'. It replaces the place/situation.
Don't drop the 'ne pas'
Without 'ne pas', the meaning flips to being indirect.
Significado
To speak directly and frankly, without evasion or pretense.
The 'y' is key
Don't forget the 'y' in 'n'y va pas'. It replaces the place/situation.
Don't drop the 'ne pas'
Without 'ne pas', the meaning flips to being indirect.
French directness
French speakers value honesty. Using this phrase shows you are serious.
Teste-se
Fill in the missing word.
Je ne vais pas y aller par quatre ________.
The idiom is 'par quatre chemins'.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the correct usage.
This is the only grammatically correct and idiomatic version.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Est-ce que tu aimes mon nouveau travail ?' B: '________, c'est très difficile.'
This fits the context of giving a direct answer.
Match the situation to the phrase.
You want to be very clear and honest with your friend.
This is the correct imperative form.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosJe ne vais pas y aller par quatre ________.
The idiom is 'par quatre chemins'.
Choose the correct usage.
This is the only grammatically correct and idiomatic version.
A: 'Est-ce que tu aimes mon nouveau travail ?' B: '________, c'est très difficile.'
This fits the context of giving a direct answer.
You want to be very clear and honest with your friend.
This is the correct imperative form.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
12 perguntasYes, it is very common in professional settings to show you are being efficient.
It depends on your tone. If you are calm, it is just direct. If you are angry, it can sound aggressive.
It is just a historical idiom. It doesn't mean exactly four.
Yes, but it means he is being indirect or confusing.
It is neutral. You can use it with friends or colleagues.
Tourner autour du pot.
Yes, it is perfectly understood there.
Yes, it is fine for texting.
No, it is a standard idiom.
It sounds like 'shuh-man'.
No, it is only for speech.
Yes, it is very common.
Frases relacionadas
Aller droit au but
synonymTo go straight to the goal.
Tourner autour du pot
contrastTo beat around the bush.
Être franc
similarTo be frank.
Dire les choses comme elles sont
similarTo say things as they are.
