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How to Say ‘It isn't sweetened’ in French

Il n'est pas sucré

eel n eh pah sew-KRAY

[eel n eh pah sew-KRAY]

💬 Usage Tip: To say "not", French wraps ne … pas around the verb, and ne becomes n' before a vowel. In casual speech the n' often disappears, so you may just hear il est pas sucré.

Phrase Breakdown

Il n'est pas

eel n eh pah

It is not

The negation 'ne…pas' wraps around 'est'. Say it smoothly as 'il nè pa'.

Example

Il n'est pas chaud.

It is not hot.

Words in this phrase

Il

[eel]

it

In il y a, il does not refer to a person; it is part of the expression meaning “there is/there are.”

Example

Est-ce qu'il y a un parking sur place ?

Is there parking on site?

n'

[n]

not

Shortened form of 'ne' used in negation before a vowel.

Example

Il n'y a plus rien ici.

There is nothing left here anymore.

est

[eh]

is

Third person singular present of be.

Example

C'est important.

It is important.

pas

[pah]

not (negation)

Second part of negation in “ne… pas.” Together: “Don’t worry.”

Example

Ne t’inquiète pas, je ne dis rien.

Don’t worry, I’m not saying anything.

sucré

[sew-KRAY]

sweetened / sweet

Adjective meaning containing added sugar.

Example

Ce jus n'est pas trop sucré.

This juice isn't too sweet.

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