N’était (en. Wasn't)
ne ɛtɛ
Synonyms
- ne se trouvait pas
- n'était pas
- n'existait pas
Slang Meanings
A colloquial way of saying that something did not exist in the past.
It was a fantastic party, but he just was not there.
C'était une fête fantastique, mais lui n’était juste pas là.
To mock a past status or situation.
He was bragging, but at that time, he was nothing.
Il se vantait, mais à l'époque, il n’était rien.