French Expression · Intermediate
Ne pas être dans son assiette
To feel unwell / To be out of sorts
Pronunciation: nuh pah zetruh dahn son ah-SYET
Meaning
To not feel well, either physically or mentally; to be not oneself.
Example
Depuis ce matin, je ne suis pas dans mon assiette, j'ai un peu mal à la tête.
Since this morning, I haven't been feeling well, I have a bit of a headache.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice Ne pas être dans son assiette 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.