How to Use "ne...pas" with Common Adjectives

In French, when we want to make a sentence negative, we use the phrase "ne...pas." This phrase helps us say that something is not true. You can use it with adjectives to show that something does not have a certain quality.

How to Make Negative Sentences

1. Basic Structure: The way to write a negative sentence is:

   • Subject + ne + verb + pas + adjective.

2. Examples:

   • Positive: "Il est heureux." (He is happy.)
   • Negative: "Il n'est pas heureux." (He is not happy.)

Common Adjectives to Practice

Here are some common adjectives that you can use with "ne...pas":

• heureux (happy)
• triste (sad)
• grand (tall)
• petit (small)
• beau (beautiful)
• vieux (old)

More Examples

Let's look at more examples:

• Positive: "Elle est belle." (She is beautiful.)
  Negative: "Elle n'est pas belle." (She is not beautiful.)

• Positive: "Ce film est intéressant." (This film is interesting.)
  Negative: "Ce film n'est pas intéressant." (This film is not interesting.)

Summary

To say something is not true in French, put "ne" before the verb and "pas" after the verb.

With some practice, you'll become great at using "ne...pas" to show negation!