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    N'est-il (en. Isn't it)

    /nɛt‿il/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Used to ask a question in a negative manner.
    Isn't it time to leave?
    N'est-il pas temps de partir ?
    Serves to express surprise or doubt.
    Isn't it unbelievable that they won?
    N'est-il pas incroyable qu'ils aient gagné ?
    Used to reformulate a statement in an interrogative manner.
    He is tired, isn't he?
    Il est fatigué, n'est-il pas ?

    Etymology

    Contraction of "ne" and "est" followed by the pronoun "il."

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    isn't it true?
    Used to ask for confirmation of information.
    n'est-il pas vrai ?
    isn't it time?
    Expresses the idea that it may be time to act.
    n'est-il pas temps ?
    but isn't it obvious?
    Used to emphasize an obvious fact.
    mais n'est-il pas évident ?

    Related Words

    he
    Third-person singular personal pronoun.
    il
    is
    Third person singular of the verb to be.
    est
    isn't
    Negative form of the verb to be in the singular.
    n'est

    Slang Meanings

    Used in informal discussions to question a situation.
    Isn't that guy crazy?
    N'est-il pas cinglé, ce type ?
    Expressing a certain exasperation.
    And isn't he always late?
    Et n'est-il pas toujours en retard ?