Je déteste cet endroit
The English phrase "I hate it here" is expressed in French as Je déteste cet endroit.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, Je déteste cet endroit translates to "I hate this place", as French lacks a direct equivalent for the impersonal "it" used in the English expression.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase Je déteste cet endroit, the word cet is the masculine singular demonstrative adjective. It is used because endroit is a masculine noun that begins with a vowel.
Did you know?
- French learners often confuse endroit with place, but place in French usually refers to a town square or a specific seat in a theater.
- The word endroit is built from the preposition en and the noun droit, which means 'right' or 'straight'.
- To emphasize the intensity of hating a place, French speakers might replace déteste with the slang term avoir horreur de, as in J'ai horreur de cet endroit.
Examples in context
- Je déteste cet endroit.I hate it here.This sentence is useful for practicing the phrase Je déteste cet endroit.Tatoeba #1153572 by belgavox, translation #619977 by ulyssemc1
- Je déteste cet endroit, il fait trop froid.I hate it here, it is too cold.
- Je déteste cet endroit car il y a trop de bruit.I hate it here because there is too much noise.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Léa are at a boring party.
- GabrielIl n'y a personne d'intéressant. Je déteste cet endroit.There is no one interesting. I hate it here.
- LéaMoi aussi, Gabriel. On s'en va ?Me too, Gabriel. Shall we leave?
- GabrielOui, partons tout de suite.Yes, let's leave right now.
- LéaC'est une excellente idée, Léa est d'accord.That's a great idea, Léa agrees.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cet, endroit, je, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
