French Phrase
Non, c'est un entretien à plusieurs.
Meaning
The speaker is correcting a misunderstanding by saying that the meeting is not a one‑on‑one interview but a group interview involving several participants.
When to use
Use this sentence when you need to clarify the format of an interview or meeting, especially in a professional context where a candidate might expect a solo interview but the employer has scheduled a panel or group session.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Non,c'estunentretienàplusieurs.
Non (No)
A simple negation used to contradict or refuse a previous statement.
c' + est (c'est)
Contraction of "ce" (this/it) and "est" (is); used to identify or describe something.
un entretien (a interview)
Masculine noun meaning "interview"; can refer to a job interview, a meeting, or a conversation.
à plusieurs (with several people)
Prepositional phrase indicating that the activity involves more than one participant; often translated as "group" or "with several people".
Punctuation
The comma after "Non" mirrors spoken hesitation; the period ends the statement.
🗨In Conversation
Est‑ce que je vais rencontrer seulement le responsable du service ?
Am I only going to meet the department manager?
Non, c'est un entretien à plusieurs.
No, it's a group interview.
✕Common Mistakes
Non, c'est un entretien de plusieurs.
The preposition "de" does not convey the idea of multiple participants; use "à plusieurs".
Non, c'est un entretien plusieurs.
Missing the preposition "à"; the phrase must include "à" to indicate "with several".
Non, c'est un entretien à plusieurs personnes.
While understandable, the word "personnes" is redundant; "à plusieurs" already implies several people.
↔Alternatives
Non, c'est un entretien collectif.
No, it's a collective interview.
Non, c'est un entretien avec plusieurs personnes.
No, it's an interview with several people.
Non, c'est un entretien en groupe.
No, it's a group interview.
Cultural Tip
In French business culture, a "entretien à plusieurs" often means a panel interview where a candidate meets several interviewers at once, or a group interview where multiple candidates are assessed together. It signals a more formal, evaluative setting, so be prepared to address several people and manage turn‑taking politely. The phrase is neutral; using "collectif" or "en groupe" can sound slightly more informal.