French Phrase
Non, c'est un entretien comportemental.
Meaning
The speaker is correcting or clarifying a previous assumption, stating that the interview in question is a behavioral interview rather than a technical or other type. It emphasizes the focus on past actions and competencies.
When to use
Use this sentence during a job‑hunting conversation when you need to specify the nature of an interview, especially after someone has asked whether the interview will be technical, case‑based, or otherwise.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Non,c'estunentretiencomportemental.
Non
A simple negation meaning 'no'. It can stand alone or precede a clause.
c' (ce + est)
The contraction of 'ce' + 'est' used before a vowel or mute 'h' to mean 'it is' or 'this is'.
est (être)
Third‑person singular present of the verb 'être' (to be).
un
Indefinite article for masculine singular nouns, equivalent to 'a' or 'an'.
entretien
Masculine noun meaning 'interview' or 'meeting'.
comportemental
Adjective meaning 'behavioral', describing the type of interview.
🗨In Conversation
Est‑ce que l'entretien sera technique ?
Will the interview be technical?
Non, c'est un entretien comportemental.
No, it's a behavioral interview.
✕Common Mistakes
c'est un entretien de comportemental.
The adjective must follow the noun without 'de' and agree in gender and number.
c'est un entretien comportementale.
The adjective must match the masculine noun 'entretien', so it stays 'comportemental'.
Non, il est un entretien comportemental.
Use 'c'est' (it is) for identifying a noun, not 'il est'.
↔Alternatives
Non, il s'agit d'un entretien comportemental.
No, it's a behavioral interview.
Non, c'est un entretien axé sur le comportement.
No, it's a behavior‑focused interview.
Non, c'est un entretien de type comportemental.
No, it's a behavioral‑type interview.
Cultural Tip
In French corporate culture, behavioral interviews (entretiens comportementaux) are common for assessing soft skills. They often start with questions like "Parlez‑moi d'une situation où…". Using the precise term shows you understand the interview format and can prepare relevant STAR‑style answers (Situation, Task, Action, Result).