意思
To be accurate or right.
文化背景
In France, 'être correct' is the baseline of 'vivre-ensemble' (living together). It implies a certain distance; you aren't necessarily friends, but you respect the social rules. Quebecers use 'C'est correct' constantly. It's much more informal and friendly than in France, often replacing 'De rien' or 'Ça va'. In Belgium, 'être correct' is often used in administrative and commercial contexts to signify that everything is in order and follows the law precisely. In many West African countries, 'être correct' carries a heavy weight of respect for elders and social hierarchy. A 'correct' person is one who knows their place and shows proper respect.
The 'I am right' trap
Never say 'Je suis correct' to mean you won an argument. Use 'J'ai raison'.
Quebec Shortcut
If you visit Montreal, use 'C'est correct' for everything from 'No thanks' to 'It's fine'.
意思
To be accurate or right.
The 'I am right' trap
Never say 'Je suis correct' to mean you won an argument. Use 'J'ai raison'.
Quebec Shortcut
If you visit Montreal, use 'C'est correct' for everything from 'No thanks' to 'It's fine'.
Faint Praise
Be careful calling a gift or a meal 'correct' in France; it sounds like you didn't really like it.
Agreement
Even though they sound the same, always write 'correcte' for feminine nouns.
自我测试
Choose the correct form of the adjective.
Ces informations ne sont pas ________.
'Informations' is feminine plural, so we need 'correctes'.
Fill in the blank with 'être correct' or 'avoir raison'.
Tu penses que j'________ ? Oui, ton calcul ________.
People 'ont raison' (are right), while things like calculations 'sont corrects'.
Match the meaning of 'correct' to the situation.
1. Un prix correct. 2. Un homme correct. 3. Un exercice correct.
Prices are fair, men are polite, and exercises are accurate.
Complete the dialogue in a Quebec context.
— Veux-tu un autre morceau de gâteau ? — Non merci, ________.
In Quebec, 'C'est correct' is the standard way to say 'I'm good/No thanks'.
🎉 得分： /4
视觉学习工具
The Three Pillars of 'Être Correct'
Accuracy
- • Math answers
- • Phone numbers
- • Addresses
Behavior
- • Politeness
- • Professionalism
- • Fairness
Value
- • Fair prices
- • Decent quality
- • Acceptable deals
练习题库
4 练习Ces informations ne sont pas ________.
'Informations' is feminine plural, so we need 'correctes'.
Tu penses que j'________ ? Oui, ton calcul ________.
People 'ont raison' (are right), while things like calculations 'sont corrects'.
1. Un prix correct. 2. Un homme correct. 3. Un exercice correct.
Prices are fair, men are polite, and exercises are accurate.
— Veux-tu un autre morceau de gâteau ? — Non merci, ________.
In Quebec, 'C'est correct' is the standard way to say 'I'm good/No thanks'.
🎉 得分： /4
常见问题
10 个问题No, for health use 'aller bien' or 'être en bonne santé'. 'Être correct' is about behavior or accuracy.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your friends.
'Juste' often implies precision (like a clock) or justice. 'Correct' is more about following a standard or rule.
It's a very common way to confirm things or agree in daily life, especially in casual dialogue.
Use 'C'est correct' for general situations or objects. Use 'Il est correct' for a specific man's behavior.
Yes, it means your car is in decent condition or 'okay'.
Yes, 'politiquement correct' is the direct translation for that specific concept.
You can say 'ce n'est pas correct' or use the adjective 'incorrect(e)'.
Yes, in both 'correct' and 'correcte', the 't' is heard.
Yes, 'une tenue correcte' means appropriate clothing for an event.
相关表达
avoir raison
similarTo be right (for a person)
être juste
synonymTo be fair or accurate
être comme il faut
specialized formTo be proper/well-bred
être d'accord
similarTo agree
rectifier
builds onTo correct/straighten
