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How to Say ‘But no, this isn't my hotel.’ in French

Mais non, ce n'est pas mon hôtel.

meh noh suh n eh pah mohn oh-TEL

[meh noh suh n eh pah mohn oh-TEL]

Phrase Breakdown

Mais non,

meh noh

But no / No, no,

This is an emphatic 'no' that shows surprise or disagreement. Say 'may non'.

Example

Mais non, c'est faux !

No, no, that's wrong!

Words in this phrase

Mais

[meh]

But

Used to introduce a contrast.

Example

Il est petit mais fort.

He is small but strong.

non

[noh]

Used to give a negative response.

Example

Non, je ne veux pas.

No, I don't want to.

ce n'est pas

suh n eh pah

it isn't

This is the negative of 'c'est'. Say it smoothly: 'suh nay pa'.

Example

Ce n'est pas grave.

It's not a big deal.

Words in this phrase

[suh]

this / that

Demonstrative adjective used before a masculine singular noun, like ce tir.

Example

Ce match est fou !

This match is crazy!

[n]

not

Shortened form of 'ne', used in negation before a vowel, as in 'n'est pas'.

Example

Ce n'est pas grave selon le médecin.

It is not serious according to the doctor.

est

[eh]

Third person singular present of be.

Example

C'est important.

It is important.

pas

[pah]

not

Used with 'ne' to form a negative.

Example

Je ne comprends pas.

I do not understand.

mon hôtel.

mohn oh-TEL

my hotel.

The h is silent, so link the words: 'mon-no-tel'.

Example

J'aime mon hôtel.

I like my hotel.

Words in this phrase

mon

[mohn]

Possessive adjective, first person singular.

Example

Mon livre est ici.

My book is here.

hôtel

[oh-TEL]

hotel

Masculine noun for a place offering paid rooms to stay in.

Example

Mon hôtel est près de la gare.

My hotel is near the station.

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