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Translation connotation

Buddy L.B1Kwiziq community member

Translation connotation

Hi, in English, "aren't you" can have a bit of an accusatory tone. Is it the same for "n'est-ce pas" in French?

This question relates to:French lesson "Asking yes/no questions in French with intonation, est-ce que, n'est-ce pas (French Questions)"
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CécileNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Hi Buddy, 

In French, not really except with a particularly sarcastic tone.

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Translation connotation

Hi, in English, "aren't you" can have a bit of an accusatory tone. Is it the same for "n'est-ce pas" in French?

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