n’est-ce pas

n’est-ce pas
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., il était une fois).
phrase
a. isn’t it
Ce squelette de dinosaure est une réplique, n’est-ce pas ?This dinosaur skeleton is a replica, isn't it?
b. is it not
C'est une magnifique journée pour une promenade, n’est-ce pas ?It's a beautiful day for a walk, is it not?
c. right
Sana est encore au lycée, n’est-ce pas ?Sana is still in high school, right?
d.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
Tu viens d’acheter une maison, n’est-ce pas ?You just bought a house, didn't you?
Tes parents peuvent nous rejoindre au restaurant, n’est-ce pas ?Your parents can join us at the restaurant, can't they?
a. isn’t it true that
N’est-ce pas que le parc est fermé la nuit ?Isn't it true that the park is closed at night?
b. is it not true that
N’est-ce pas que Paris est l’une des villes les plus denses du monde ?Is it not true that Paris is one of the most densely populated cities in the world?
c.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
N’est-ce pas que mes fleurs sont belles ?Aren't my flowers beautiful?
N’est-ce pas que Colin ressemble à son père ?Doesn't Colin look like his father?
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