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

Seema J.A2Kwiziq community member

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

Asked 6 years ago
CécileNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect 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

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

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