Meaning
Par exemple, si vous apprenez que vous avez gagné à la loterie, vous pourriez dire « I can't believe it! » pour montrer votre étonnement face à cette bonne nouvelle. De même, si vous découvrez une mauvaise nouvelle, comme la perte d'un objet précieux, vous pourriez également utiliser cette expression pour manifester votre choc ou votre déception.
En résumé, « I can't believe » est une formule simple mais puissante pour exprimer une réaction spontanée et émotionnelle à un événement surprenant, que celui-ci soit agréable ou désagréable. Utilisez-la lorsque vous souhaitez partager votre étonnement sincère avec les autres.
Today's Sentences
- I can’t believe I tore my pants.
- I can’t believe the traffic today.
- I can’t believe it’s going to rain all day.
- I can’t believe you’re afraid of heights.
- I can’t believe how delicious this cake is.
- Writer's Note
01
I can’t believe I tore my pants.
Situation 1
What happened to your pants?
What about my pants?
You’ve got a big hole on the side.
I can’t believe I tore my pants.
Situation 2
I fell while riding my bike.
Oh no, are you okay?
I’m fine but I can’t believe I tore my pants.
I’m glad you aren’t hurt.
And don’t worry about your pants, I’m sure you can sew them or buy new ones.
Et ne vous inquiétez pas pour votre pantalon, je suis sûr que vous pouvez le coudre ou en acheter un nouveau.
02
I can’t believe the traffic today.
Situation 1
I’m so sorry for coming into work late.
That’s okay.
I can’t believe the traffic today.
I heard there was a major collision on the highway this morning.
Situation 2
I can’t believe the traffic today.
Yea, the roads are really bad because it’s been snowing overnight.
It took me twice as long to get to work.
Me too.
03
I can’t believe it’s going to rain all day.
Situation 1
I’m so excited for our first day on vacation.
Me too.
But it says it’s raining today.
Mais il dit qu'il pleut aujourd'hui.
I can’t believe it’s going to rain all day.
Don’t worry.
A little rain won’t keep us from having fun.
Un peu de pluie ne nous empêchera pas de nous amuser.
Situation 2
I can’t believe it’s going to rain all day.
I know!
I had plans to have a BBQ with my friends.
J'avais prévu de faire un barbecue avec mes amis.
Maybe we can invite everyone over for a movie or something.
Sure, I’ll ask some of my friends if they have plans.
04
I can’t believe you’re afraid of heights.
Situation 1
I don’t think I can do it.
I can’t believe you’re afraid of heights.
A man can be tough but still be afraid of things.
You just don’t look like the type of person to be scared of anything.
Situation 2
I’m so excited for this ride.
Aren’t you?
Vous ne l'êtes pas aussi ?
Um..
Really?
I can’t believe you’re afraid of heights.
Je ne peux pas croire que vous ayez peur des hauteurs.
I hate to admit it but I am.
05
I can’t believe how delicious this cake is.
Situation 1
I can’t believe how delicious this cake is.
It’s my Grandma’s recipe.
You have to share it.
It’s the best cake I’ve ever had.
C'est le meilleur gâteau que j'ai jamais mangé.
Sure, I’d love to share the recipe with you.
Situation 2
Happy Birthday!
Thank you.
And thanks for bringing the cake.
Et merci d'avoir apporté le gâteau.
I’m glad I could celebrate with you.
Have you tried it yet?
Avez-vous déjà essayé ?
I can’t believe how delicious the cake is.
It’s the perfect combination of sweet and fluffy.
C'est la combinaison parfaite de douceur et de légèreté.
Writer's Note
As an English learner, you may be wary of forming sentences with negation. How do we form negative statements? Here are some examples, "not" or "n’t, won’t, can't, didn't, haven't, doesn't". Let's go over a few sentences together.
- She isn't coming to the party.
- Why didn't you come earlier?
- Isn't that the new candy store?
- It won't be necessary.
- He didn't vote this year.
- I haven't seen him all semester.
- It doesn't seem like the offices are open today.
Keep in mind that statements that contain negation don't always carry a negative meaning. Make sure you pay attention to the context of the statement for a more accurate understanding.