French Phrase
Non, c'est décontracté.
Meaning
The speaker is saying that something is not formal; it is relaxed or casual. It can refer to dress code, atmosphere, or behavior.
When to use
Use this response when someone asks if an event, outfit, or setting is formal and you want to reassure them that it’s laid‑back.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Non,c'estdécontracté.
Non
Used as a simple 'no' to contradict or deny a statement, not the same as the negative particle 'ne...pas'.
c' (ce)
A contraction of the demonstrative pronoun 'ce' before a vowel; means 'it' or 'that' in this context.
est (être)
Third‑person singular present of the verb 'être' (to be).
décontracté
An adjective meaning 'casual' or 'relaxed'; masculine singular form agrees with the implied noun (e.g., 'le style').
🗨In Conversation
Est‑ce que la soirée est formelle ?
Is the party formal?
Non, c'est décontracté.
No, it's casual.
✕Common Mistakes
Non, ce est décontracté.
Never separate the contraction; 'c'est' is the correct form before a vowel.
Non, c'est décontractée.
Make sure the adjective agrees with the implied noun; use 'décontracté' for masculine, 'décontractée' for feminine.
Pas, c'est décontracté.
‘Pas’ alone does not answer a yes/no question; use ‘Non’ to give a clear negative.
↔Alternatives
Non, c'est informel.
No, it's informal.
Pas du tout, c'est détendu.
Not at all, it's relaxed.
Non, c'est relax.
No, it's relaxed.
Cultural Tip
In French, 'décontracté' can describe clothing, a vibe, or a person's demeanor. Remember to match the adjective's gender and number with the noun it modifies (e.g., 'une tenue décontractée'). In casual conversation, French speakers often use short affirmations like this to quickly set expectations about dress code or atmosphere.