Pas vraiment.
Not really.
Language note: A straightforward way to express negation.
Culture note: It conveys modesty or casual indifference, aligning with the French tendency to avoid self-promotion.
Context: The person responds to your question about the frequency of their visits.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Pas
[pah]
not
Indicates negation.
Pas vraiment.
Not really.
vraiment
[vreh-mahn]
really
In fact; genuinely.
Pas vraiment.
Not really.
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