N'est pas
Is not
Language note: A basic negation in French, always note the placement of 'ne' and 'pas'.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
N'
[n]
is not
Negative form of the verb 'to be'.
Ce n'est pas possible.
It is not possible.
est
[eh]
is
Third person singular form of the verb 'to be'.
Il est tard.
It is late.
pas
[pah]
not
Used to express negation.
Ce n'est pas correct.
It is not correct.
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