Cela ne change pas
That doesn't change
Language note: Use 'pas' to complete the negative; focuses on what remains despite conditions.
Culture note: Emphasizing unchangeability hints at values or traditions in French dialogue.
Context: The negotiator emphasizes the importance of rules.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Cela
[suh-lah]
That
A pronoun used to refer to something previously mentioned.
Cela ne change rien au problème.
That changes nothing about the issue.
ne
[nuh]
not
Used to make a verb negative.
Cela ne fonctionne pas.
That does not work.
change
[shahnzh]
change
To become different.
Le temps ne change pas souvent ici.
The weather doesn't change often here.
pas
[pah]
not
Used to emphasize negation in a phrase.
Cela ne change pas.
That does not change.
Phrase Parts
Cela
Ne change
pas
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