Usage examples of "n'est pas" in French with translation to English

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Celui dont le visage n'est pas illuminé ne deviendra jamais une étoile. He whose face gives no light, shall never become a star.
Il n'est pas né de la dernière pluie He wasn't born yesterday
Jane n'est pas aussi grande que Mary. Jane is not so tall as Mary.
Ce n'est pas tombe dans l'oreille d'un sourd It didn't fall on deaf ears
Aujourd'hui il n'est pas inhabituel pour une femme de voyager seule. Nowadays it is not unusual for a woman to travel alone.
Ce n'est pas à un vieux singe qu'on apprend à faire la grimace You can't teach an old dog new tricks
Ceci n'est pas une pipe. This is not a pipe.
Ce n'est pas frais It is not fresh
Mon oncle n'est pas jeune, mais il est en bonne santé. My uncle isn't young, but he's healthy.
Ce n'est pas de la roupie de sansonnet It's not just any old rubbish
Fumer n'est pas permis au cinéma. Smoking is not permitted in the cinema.
Une fois n'est pas coutume Once in a while does no harm
L'anglais n'est pas ma langue maternelle. English is not my mother tongue.
Ce n'est pas tous les jours dimanche Not every day is a holiday
Il est évident qu'il n'est pas habitué à vivre d'un budget serré. It's obvious that he's not used to living on a tight budget.
Toute vérité n'est pas bonne à dire Not every bit of truth is fit to be told
Se connaître soi-même n'est pas simple. To know oneself is not easy.
Ce n'est pas mon jour This isn't my day
Ce n'est pas aussi mauvais qu'il y paraît. It's not as bad as it seems.
Ce n'est pas ce que je veux This is not what I want
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