non
/nɔ̃/adverb★Beginner
formalinformal
No; not.
Je veux aller au parc, mais non, il pleut.
I want to go to the park, but no, it's raining.
Non, je ne suis pas d'accord.
No, I don't agree.
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Used to express negation or refusal.
Collocations
non maisno butnon mercino thank you
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Related Phrases
non maisphrase
no but (used to express surprise or disagreement)
non merciphrase
no thank you
💡Pro Tip
Negation in French
'Non' is a straightforward way to say 'no,' but for negating verbs, French often uses 'ne...pas' (e.g., 'Je ne sais pas').
⚡Gold Rule
Formal vs. Informal
In formal writing or official contexts, 'non' is preferred, while in casual speech, 'ne...pas' is more natural.
📖Word Origin
From Latin 'non', meaning 'not'.
📝Usage Notes
In formal contexts, 'non' is often used in official or legal documents. In everyday speech, 'ne...pas' is more common for negation.
Word Breakdown
non
not
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