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Je ne raconte pas ensuite la réaction de mes collègues en sentant les effluves.
I won’t go on to tell you how my colleagues reacted to the scent.
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What does “je ne raconte pas” mean?
The phrase “Je ne raconte pas” translates to “I don’t tell” or “I don’t narrate” in English.
Negation: The negation “ne…pas” indicates the negation of the verb “raconte” (to tell). It expresses the absence of the action or the denial of engaging in the act of telling or narrating something. Personal Subject: The subject “Je” refers to the first-person singular pronoun “I,” indicating that the speaker is the one who is not telling or narrating. Verb “Raconter”: The verb “raconter” means “to tell” or “to narrate.” It is used to communicate a story, information, or details about an event or experience.
Example Usage:
- “Je ne raconte pas mes secrets” (I don’t tell my secrets)
- “Je ne raconte pas cette histoire à tout le monde” (I don’t tell this story to everyone).
Communicating Silence or Privacy: “Je ne raconte pas” can imply that the speaker chooses not to share certain information, keep something private, or refrain from discussing a specific topic.
What does “les effluves” mean?
“Les effluves” is a French noun that refers to emanations or fragrant odors. “Les effluves” are the subtle, often pleasant, and fragrant smells or scents that emanate from something. It can refer to the aroma or fragrance that is carried through the air.
The term is commonly used to describe pleasant or aromatic scents in various contexts, such as perfumes, flowers, food, beverages, or any other source that emits an appealing smell.
Examples:
- “Les effluves de fleurs embaumaient le jardin” (The fragrant odors of flowers perfumed the garden)
- “Je fermais les yeux pour mieux savourer les effluves du café” (I closed my eyes to better savor the aroma of the coffee).
Figurative Usage: “Les effluves” can also be used figuratively to describe the intangible or metaphorical essence or aura surrounding something, such as the atmosphere of a place or the vibes given off by a person or situation.
Multiple Senses: While “les effluves” primarily refers to pleasant scents or fragrances, it can also be used more broadly to encompass other types of odors, including those that may not be considered pleasant.
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Do you know what “je ne raconte pas” means? Hear it in this clip of French in real life! Start from any level, simply choose how much of the transcript you want to see and fill in the blanks as you listen!
