French phrase

Ce n'était pas terrible.

Meaning

It wasn't that good.

When to use it

A mild way to say something was disappointing. Common in casual conversation and less blunt than a harsh criticism.

Example dialogue

Tu as aimé le film ?

Did you like the movie?

Ce n'était pas terrible.

It wasn't that good.

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