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

Seema J.A2Kwiziq community member

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

Asked 7 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!

Seema J.A2Kwiziq community member
Merci beaucoup
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Ça va ? - Oui, ce n'est rien. Double negatives?

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