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

Seema J.A2Kwiziq community member

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

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

Asked 6 years ago

CécileKwiziq Native French TeacherCorrect 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!

Like06 years ago

Seema J.A2Kwiziq community member

Merci beaucoup

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

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