negation phrases in French
Learn French phrases (negation 1) with audio
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Learning negation phrases in French is important for several reasons:
- Communication: Negation is a fundamental aspect of language. By learning negation phrases, you gain the ability to express negative ideas, opinions, or actions in French. This allows you to communicate more effectively and express a wider range of thoughts and emotions.
- Understanding: Understanding negation is crucial for comprehending written and spoken French. Negation can completely change the meaning of a sentence,
| French | English |
|---|---|
| Ne… pas | Not |
| Ne… jamais | [responsivevoice voice="French Female" rate="0.8" buttontext="►"]Never |
| Ne… plus | No longer |
| Ne… rien | Nothing |
| Ne… personne | Nobody/No one |
| Ne… aucun(e) | None/Not any |
| Ne… nulle part | Nowhere |
| Ne… ni… ni | Neither… nor |
| Ne… guère | Hardly/Scarcely |
| Ne… pas du tout | Not at all |
| Ne… aucunement | In no way |
| Ne… point | Not at all |
| Ne… jamais de la vie | Never in my life |
| Ne… pas encore | Not yet |
| Ne… ni l’un ni l’autre | Neither one nor the other |
| Ne… aucun(e) autre | No other |
| Ne… que | Only |
| Ne… nul(le) autre que | None other than |
| Ne… à peine | Barely |
| Ne… pour rien au monde | Not for anything in the world |
These phrases cover a range of negation expressions in French, allowing you to express negation in different contexts and with various nuances.
