Here's a breakdown:
* Ce: This is a pronoun meaning "it" or "they".
* ne: This is a negative particle, similar to "not" in English.
* sont: This is the third person plural form of the verb "être" (to be).
* pas: This is an adverb meaning "not".
Together, the phrase "ce ne sont pas" expresses a negation of the verb "être" in the third person plural.
Examples:
* Ce ne sont pas des voitures. (They are not cars.)
* Ce ne sont pas mes amis. (They are not my friends.)
* Ce ne sont pas les réponses. (Those are not the answers.)