2007-01-29 07:54:46 · 20 answers · asked by ♥ 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
In a literal translation it means, as everyone has pointed out, "It's not terrible" or "not bad". However, in everyday spoken French, the expression actually means that something is bad. If, for example, someone asked you if you liked their outfit, and you answered "c'est pas terrible" it means that you don't really like it, or there is something wrong with it. The reason for this is that terrible can also be a positive thing in French.
2007-01-29 08:10:53 · answer #1 · answered by Kaoso 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
When you say " C'est pas terrible" you mean that something is not that great! it's the opposite of it's not that bad as most people said.
You're actually saying that it's disappointing.
2007-01-29 16:31:07 · answer #2 · answered by fabee 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
c'est une fille pas terrible = she's a girl not very pretty
2007-01-29 20:00:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means: It's not bad(or terrible).
2007-01-29 16:21:39 · answer #4 · answered by steiner1745 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Literally "it's not terrible" but it really means it's not that great. Like, "well it COULD be worse".
2007-01-29 16:55:54 · answer #5 · answered by Goddess of Grammar 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not that bad, It is not terrible.
I speak french.
2007-01-29 16:46:52 · answer #6 · answered by quizzicalee 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is not terrible....literally. It really means "not too bad"
2007-01-29 15:59:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Assuming it's French, it means "It's not bad/terrible."
2007-01-29 15:57:59 · answer #8 · answered by Bob 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I think it means "this is not terrible."
High school French paid off.
2007-01-29 15:59:41 · answer #9 · answered by Mayr4554 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's means "This is not terrible"
2007-01-29 16:00:58 · answer #10 · answered by scrow_80 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋