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How to Say ‘Isn't it clear?’ in French

Ce n'est pas clair ?

suh n eh pah klehr

[suh n eh pah klehr]

💬 Usage Tip: To say "not", French wraps the verb in two words: ne ... pas. Here ne shortens to n' before a vowel.

Phrase Breakdown

Ce n'est

suh n eh

It isn't

The first half of the negation 'ne...pas'. It sounds like 'suh nay'.

Example

Ce n'est rien.

It's nothing.

Words in this phrase

[suh]

Used to refer to a general condition or situation.

Example

Ce n'est pas ce que je voulais dire.

It is not what I meant.

[n]

not

Contracted first part of negation before a vowel.

Example

Je n'ai pas ma carte aujourd'hui.

I don't have my card today.

est

[eh]

Third person singular present of be.

Example

C'est important.

It is important.

pas clair ?

pah klehr

clear?

'Pas' completes the negation. 'Clair' rhymes with 'air'. Raise your voice at the end.

Example

C'est pas clair.

It's not clear.

Words in this phrase

pas

[pah]

not

Used with 'ne' to form a negative.

Example

Je ne comprends pas.

I do not understand.

clair

[klehr]

clear

Means easy to understand; useful when the explanation of the fare finally makes sense.

Example

Le prix est Clair maintenant après votre explication.

The price is clear now after your explanation.

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