French Phrase
Non, c'est une réunion intime.
Meaning
The sentence means “No, it’s an intimate meeting.” It is used to correct a misunderstanding, emphasizing that the gathering is small, private, or confidential rather than a large public event.
When to use
Use this phrase when someone assumes the event is open to many people or is a public gathering, and you need to clarify that it is a limited‑attendance, private meeting.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Nonc'estuneréunionintime.
Negation with 'Non'
'Non' is used to give a negative answer, equivalent to 'No' in English.
c'est = it is / that is
'c''est' contracts 'ce' + 'est' and introduces a statement about something previously mentioned.
Indefinite article 'une'
'une' is the feminine singular indefinite article, matching the gender of 'réunion'.
Noun gender: 'réunion'
'réunion' is a feminine noun, so adjectives and articles must agree in gender.
Adjective agreement: 'intime'
'intime' is an adjective that stays the same in masculine and feminine singular, but it must still agree in number.
🗨In Conversation
Est‑ce que tout le monde est invité à la soirée ?
Is everyone invited to the party?
Non, c'est une réunion intime.
No, it's an intimate meeting.
✕Common Mistakes
Non, pas une réunion intime.
You cannot replace 'c'est' with 'pas' because the structure requires a subject‑verb‑complement format.
Non, c'est un réunion intime.
The noun 'réunion' is feminine; using the masculine article 'un' is incorrect.
Non, c'est une réunion intimes.
Since the noun is singular, the adjective must also be singular; 'intimes' would be plural.
↔Alternatives
Non, c'est une petite réunion.
No, it's a small meeting.
Non, c'est un rassemblement privé.
No, it's a private gathering.
Non, c'est un meeting restreint.
No, it's a restricted meeting.
Cultural Tip
In French professional contexts, describing a gathering as 'une réunion intime' often signals that the agenda is confidential or that only key stakeholders are present. It’s a polite way to set expectations about the size and openness of the event. Be careful: 'intime' can also convey a personal, almost familial atmosphere, so use it mainly for business or formal settings when you want to stress exclusivity rather than emotional closeness.