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    N'est (en. Is not)

    /nɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Indicates a negation regarding a statement.
    He isn't here.
    Il n'est pas là.
    Used to strengthen an opinion or a truth.
    It's not true.
    Ce n'est pas vrai.
    Can introduce a description or a quality.
    It's good, isn't it?
    C'est bien, n'est-ce pas ?

    Etymology

    Contraction of 'ne' and 'est', derived from Old French.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    isn't it
    Expression used to ask for confirmation.
    n'est-ce pas
    it's not serious
    Used to downplay a situation or a problem.
    ce n'est pas grave
    it's not about
    Indicates that something is not in question.
    il ne s'agit pas de

    Related Words

    to be
    Verb that means to exist or to be located.
    être
    not
    Particle used to form the negation.
    ne
    it's
    Affirmative form of the verb 'to be'.
    c'est

    Slang Meanings

    That's not true!
    He didn't arrive on time, did he?
    Il n'est pas arrivé à l'heure, n'est ?
    You're joking!
    No, that's not possible!
    Non, n'est pas possible !