C'est faux
Example: C'est faux de dire qu'il pleut toujours ici.
Definition
"C'est faux" is a French expression used to indicate that something is incorrect, untrue, or false. It translates to "That is false" or "It is not true," often used to refute a statement or claim, as in the example, "C'est faux de dire qu'il pleut toujours ici."
Translations
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That's false -
Es falso -
Dat klopt niet -
És fals -
Das stimmt nicht
Etymology
The phrase "C'est faux" comes from French, where "c'est" means "it is" or "that is," and "faux" means "false" or "wrong." "Faux" originates from the Latin word "falsus," meaning "deceived" or "false." Did you know that "faux" also gives us the English word "false"?
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