non

/nɔ̃/
adverbBeginner
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
root
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