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How to Say ‘No, it's too long.’ in French

Non, c'est trop long.

noh s eh TROH lohn

[noh s eh TROH lohn]

Phrase Breakdown

Non, c'est

noh s eh

No, it's

'Non' is nasal. Say it with 'c'est' in one smooth breath.

Example

Non, c'est fermé.

No, it's closed.

Words in this phrase

Non

[noh]

Used to give a negative response.

Example

Non, je ne veux pas.

No, I don't want to.

[s]

it / this

"C'" stands for "ce" and means "it" or "this" in expressions like "c'est."

Example

C'est agréable de parler avec une équipe accueillante.

It's pleasant to speak with a welcoming team.

est

[eh]

Third person singular present of be.

Example

C'est important.

It is important.

trop long.

TROH lohn

too long.

Keep the p of 'trop' and the g of 'long' silent.

Example

C'est trop long pour moi.

It's too long for me.

Words in this phrase

trop

[TROH]

too

Adverb meaning excessively.

Example

Il fait trop chaud.

It's too hot.

long

[lohn]

long

For coffee, means made with more water, so larger and milder.

Example

Ce café est trop long.

This coffee is too watery/long.

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