Example: Ce n'est pas évident de comprendre cette leçon rapidement.
Definition
"Ce n'est pas évident" is a French expression used to indicate that something is not obvious, clear, or easy to understand or accomplish. For example, it can describe a situation where understanding a lesson quickly is challenging or not straightforward.
Translations
It's not easy
No es evidente
Dat is niet eenvoudig
No és evident
Das ist nicht einfach
Etymology
The phrase "Ce n'est pas évident" comes from French, where "évident" means obvious or clear. It derives from the Latin word "evidens," which means apparent or clear. Did you know? The word "évident" originally implied something that stands out to the eyes, making it unmistakable.
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