Ça va ? - Oui, ce n'est rien. Double negatives?

Ça va ? - Oui, ce n'est rien. Double negatives?

This question relates to:French lesson "Ne ... rien = Nothing (negation)"

Asked 10 months ago

CécileKwiziq language super starCorrect answer

Hi Seema,

'Ne----rien' is just one negative ...

Think of Edith Piaf's song, 'Je ne regrette rien' which is translated as 'no regrets' in English.

Hope this helps!

Like010 months ago

Merci beaucoup

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