French Expression · Intermediate
C'est pas terrible
It's not great / It's not good
Pronunciation: SAY pa teh-REEBL
Meaning
An informal way to express dissatisfaction or that something is mediocre.
Example
Ce film, c'est pas terrible, je n'ai pas aimé.
This movie isn't great, I didn't like it.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice C'est pas terrible out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a intermediate-level French expression.