A1 Expression 非正式

C'est nul

It's rubbish, It's lame

意思

Used to express strong disapproval or that something is bad.

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文化背景

The French often use 'C'est nul' as a conversation starter to bond over shared frustrations. It's part of the 'râleur' (complainer) stereotype, which is actually a form of social sincerity. In Quebec, while 'C'est nul' is understood, you might also hear 'C'est plate', which specifically means 'It's boring' or 'It sucks'. Belgian French speakers use 'C'est nul' similarly to the French, but they might also use 'C'est la zone' to describe a bad or depressing situation. Swiss French is generally more polite, but 'C'est nul' remains the standard informal way to express disappointment among younger generations.

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The 'Trop' Trick

Add 'trop' (too) before 'nul' to sound like a native teenager: 'C'est trop nul !'

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Watch your tone

If you say 'C'est nul' with a smile, it's a light complaint. With a frown, it's a harsh judgment.

意思

Used to express strong disapproval or that something is bad.

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The 'Trop' Trick

Add 'trop' (too) before 'nul' to sound like a native teenager: 'C'est trop nul !'

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Watch your tone

If you say 'C'est nul' with a smile, it's a light complaint. With a frown, it's a harsh judgment.

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Litotes

If you want to sound more sophisticated, say 'C'est pas terrible' instead of 'C'est nul'.

自我测试

Choose the correct form to describe a boring party.

La fête était ______.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: nulle

Since 'la fête' is feminine singular, the adjective 'nul' must agree and become 'nulle'.

Complete the reaction to bad news.

— Je ne peux pas venir ce soir. — Oh non, ______ nul !

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: c'est

We use 'C'est' to refer to the situation of the friend not coming.

Match the phrase to the correct context.

When would you say 'Je suis nul en dessin'?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: When you are bad at drawing.

'Je suis nul en [subject]' means you lack skill in that area.

Finish the dialogue with the most natural informal response.

A: Le nouveau resto est cher et pas bon. B: ______.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: C'est nul

If a restaurant is expensive and not good, 'C'est nul' is the appropriate negative reaction.

🎉 得分: /4

视觉学习工具

When to say 'C'est nul'

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Weather

  • Rain
  • Cold
  • Gray skies
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Entertainment

  • Boring movies
  • Bad music
  • Losing a game
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Daily Life

  • Broken phone
  • No more bread
  • Late bus

练习题库

4 练习
Choose the correct form to describe a boring party. Choose A1

La fête était ______.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: nulle

Since 'la fête' is feminine singular, the adjective 'nul' must agree and become 'nulle'.

Complete the reaction to bad news. Fill Blank A1

— Je ne peux pas venir ce soir. — Oh non, ______ nul !

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: c'est

We use 'C'est' to refer to the situation of the friend not coming.

Match the phrase to the correct context. situation_matching A2

When would you say 'Je suis nul en dessin'?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: When you are bad at drawing.

'Je suis nul en [subject]' means you lack skill in that area.

Finish the dialogue with the most natural informal response. dialogue_completion A1

A: Le nouveau resto est cher et pas bon. B: ______.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: C'est nul

If a restaurant is expensive and not good, 'C'est nul' is the appropriate negative reaction.

🎉 得分: /4

常见问题

5 个问题

No, it is not a swear word. It is informal but perfectly safe to use in most social situations.

It's better not to. It sounds a bit disrespectful. Use 'C'est difficile' or 'Je n'ai pas aimé'.

In law, it means 'invalid'. In math, it means 'zero'. But in 99% of conversations, it means 'bad'.

The feminine is 'nulle' (pronounced the same).

You would usually say 'C'est pas mal' (It's not bad) or 'C'est bien' (It's good).

相关表达

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C'est naze

synonym

It's rubbish / It's broken.

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C'est pourri

similar

It's rotten.

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C'est dommage

contrast

It's a shame.

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C'est pas terrible

similar

It's not great.

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