N’est-ce (en. Isn't it)

/nɛsə/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Used at the end of a sentence to ask for confirmation or validation of an idea.

It's beautiful, isn't it?

C'est beau, n'est-ce pas ?

Serves to express slight emphasis in a question.

You're coming with us, aren't you?

Tu viens avec nous, n'est-ce pas ?

Polite expression to soften a question.

You understood, didn't you?

Vous avez compris, n’est-ce pas ?

Abbreviated form of 'n'est-ce pas', an interrogative construction in French.

isn't it

Used to ask for confirmation.

n’est-ce pas

it's true, isn't it

Seeks validation of a statement.

c'est vrai, n'est-ce pas

tell me it's false, isn't it

Expectation of an opposing or negative response.

dis-moi que c'est faux, n'est-ce pas

it's

Expression used to assert or identify something.

c'est

Third person singular of the verb 'to be'.

est

not

Negation used in sentences.

pas

Familiar use for making a joke.

It's like saying, 'It's raining, isn't it?' when everyone knows that it is.

C’est comme si tu disais, 'Il pleut, n’est-ce pas?' quand tout le monde sait que c’est le cas.