French phrase

Vous n'êtes pas ~ !

Meaning

You are not ___!

When to use it

It rejects a negative judgment about a person. Often used to comfort someone after self-criticism, with emotional emphasis.

Example dialogue

Je suis bête.

I'm stupid.

Vous n'êtes pas bête !

You are not stupid!

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