Example: Je n'y crois pas, c'est trop incroyable pour être vrai.
Definition
"Je n'y crois pas" is a French expression used to convey disbelief or skepticism about something. It means 'I don't believe it,' often used when something seems too incredible or unlikely to be true.
Translations
I don't believe it
No me lo creo
Dat geloof ik niet
No m'ho crec
Das glaube ich nicht
Etymology
The phrase "Je n'y crois pas" comes from French, where 'je' means 'I,' 'n'y' is a contraction of 'ne' and 'y' referring to 'there' or 'it,' and 'crois' is the first person singular of 'croire,' meaning 'to believe.' The phrase literally translates as 'I do not believe in it.' Did you know? This expression is commonly used to express doubt, highlighting the flexibility of French negation with 'ne...pas.'
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I don't believe it