How to Say ‘Don't you?’ in French
N'est-ce pas ?
[neh-suh] [eh] [suh] [pah]
[[neh-suh] [eh] [suh] [pah]]
💬 Usage Tip: Often used at the end of sentences to seek agreement or confirm a statement.
🇫🇷 In France: Frequently used in everyday French conversation to engage and connect with the listener.
Phrase Breakdown
N'
[[neh-suh]]
Isn't
A contraction of 'is not'.
C'est une belle soirée, n'est-ce pas ?
It's a lovely evening, isn't it?
est-ce
[eh] [suh]
[eh]
is it
'Est-ce' is used in forming questions, meaning 'is it' or 'isn't it'.
Est-ce correct ?
Is it correct?
Words in this phrase
est
[[eh]]
it
Refers to subject of the sentence or phrase.
Le soleil est chaud, n'est-ce pas ?
The sun is warm, isn't it?
-ce
[[suh]]
this
Refers to a particular thing.
Ce baffant oiseau, n'est-ce pas ?
This fascinating bird, isn't it?
pas
[[pah]]
not
Negates the verb that follows.
Cette chanson est géniale, n'est-ce pas ?
This song is great, isn't it?
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