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What does je ne parle pas francais mais tres petite mean?

The phrase "je ne parle pas français mais très petite" is grammatically incorrect and doesn't make much sense. It literally translates to:

* "I don't speak French but very small."

Here's why it's confusing:

* "Très petite" means "very small." It doesn't make sense to use it in this context.

* "Je ne parle pas français" is a correct phrase meaning "I don't speak French."

It's likely that the person meant to say something like:

* "Je ne parle pas français mais j'apprends." This translates to "I don't speak French but I'm learning."

* "Je ne parle pas bien français, mais j'essaie." This translates to "I don't speak French well, but I'm trying."

It's important to remember that languages can be nuanced and sometimes a phrase may be grammatically correct but doesn't make sense in context. Always try to understand the full meaning of a phrase before interpreting it literally.

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