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    N'es (en. Are not)

    [nɛ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Negative form of the verb to be in the second person singular.
    You are not responsible for what happened.
    Tu n'es pas responsable de ce qui est arrivé.
    Used to create negative sentences when speaking to someone.
    Aren't you tired after this long day?
    N'es-tu pas fatigué après cette longue journée ?
    Often used in casual conversation.
    Don't be silly, you know what you're doing!
    N'es pas bête, tu sais ce que tu fais !

    Etymology

    Contraction of 'tu es', where 'ne' expresses negation.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Aren't you?
    Question asked to confirm a hypothesis.
    N'es-tu pas ?
    Don't worry!
    Expression used to reassure someone.
    N'es pas inquiet!
    Don't be so sure!
    Suggests doubt about the certainty of a statement.
    N'es pas si sûr!

    Related Words

    es
    Second person singular of the verb to be.
    es
    n'est
    Contraction of 'he/she is not'.
    n'est
    ne
    Negation particle in French.
    ne

    Slang Meanings

    Don't be stupid, it's obvious!
    When I asked him if he understood, he replied with a 'don't be stupid!'.
    Quand je lui ai demandé s'il avait compris, il a répondu avec un 'n'es pas débile !'.
    Are you serious!
    He said he was going to quit his job? Are you serious!
    Il a dit qu'il allait quitter son job ? N'es pas sérieux !