Ce n'est pas vrai
That's not true
Language note: Direct rebuttal.
Culture note: Directness is appreciated, but politeness is key.
Context: You want to tell the driver that his information isn't correct.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Ce
[suh]
It
Used to refer to a general condition or situation.
Ce n'est pas vrai ce que tu dis.
It's not true what you are saying.
n'
[n]
is not
A negation of existence or identity.
Ce n'est pas vrai, il ment.
It's not true, he's lying.
est
[eh]
is
The third person singular of the verb 'to be'.
Ce n'est pas une bonne idée.
This is not a good idea.
pas
[pah]
not
Used to negate a statement or phrase.
Ce n'est pas certain.
This is not certain.
vrai
[vreh]
true
In accordance with fact or reality.
Ce n'est pas vrai, je l'ai vu.
It's not true, I saw it.
Phrase Parts
Ce n'est pas
Vrai
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