Breakdown of On ne part pas définitivement, c'est juste pour un mois.
être
to be
un
a / an (masculine)
on
one / we (informal)
ce
it / this (with être)
Questions & Answers about On ne part pas définitivement, c'est juste pour un mois.
Why do we use pour here instead of pendant to say "for a month"?
In French, pour is used with a time expression to indicate the intended duration of an event, usually a planned event in the future. Because this is a scheduled trip with a set future duration, pour un mois is the right choice. If you were describing a completed duration, like a trip you already took, you would use pendant.
Wait, doesn't définitivement mean "definitely"?
Why is the present tense (on ne part pas) used if the departure is a future plan?
Just like in English ("We are not leaving"), French frequently uses the present tense to talk about firmly planned events in the near future. It gives a strong sense of certainty to the plan. You could also use the near future tense here (on ne va pas partir), but the present feels very natural and direct.
Why use c'est instead of il est for "it is" in this sentence?