French Phrase
Non, c'est un entretien virtuel.
Meaning
The speaker is confirming that the interview will take place online rather than face‑to‑face. It’s a straightforward way to clarify the format of a meeting.
When to use
Use this sentence when you need to tell someone that a scheduled interview, meeting, or discussion will be conducted via video call, phone, or any digital platform, especially after they have assumed it would be in person.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Nonc'estunentretienvirtuel
Non
A simple negation meaning 'no' used to contradict or refuse.
c'est
Contraction of 'ce' + 'est', used to identify or describe something.
un
Indefinite article for masculine singular nouns.
entretien
Masculine noun meaning 'interview' or 'meeting'.
virtuel
Adjective meaning 'virtual', placed after the noun it modifies.
🗨In Conversation
L'entretien se fera-t-il en présentiel ?
Will the interview be in person?
Non, c'est un entretien virtuel.
No, it's a virtual interview.
✕Common Mistakes
Non, c'est pas un entretien virtuel.
In formal contexts, use the full negative construction "ce n'est pas" instead of the colloquial "c'est pas".
Non, c'est entretien virtuel.
The article "un" is required; omitting it sounds ungrammatical.
Non, c'est un entretien virtuelle.
The adjective must agree in gender and number with the noun; "entretien" is masculine singular, so "virtuel" (not "virtuelle").
↔Alternatives
Non, c'est une interview en ligne.
No, it's an online interview.
Non, c'est un entretien à distance.
No, it's a remote interview.
Non, c'est un entretien par visioconférence.
No, it's a video‑conference interview.
Cultural Tip
In French professional settings, the term "entretien virtuel" has become common since the rise of remote work. When speaking formally, you may prefer "entretien à distance" or "entretien en ligne". In casual conversation, "c'est pas en présentiel" is also heard, but avoid mixing registers in a job‑application context.