Aucun (en. None)

/o.kœ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
That which signifies nothing, no thing.
There is no problem.
Il n'y a aucun problème.
Said of something that does not exist.
None of the guests have arrived.
Aucun des invités ne sont arrivés.
Used to express a total absence.
I did not find any interesting books.
Je n'ai trouvé aucun livre intéressant.

Etymology

From the Latin 'nullus', meaning 'none'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

no doubt
Without a doubt, he is right.
aucun doute
no idea
I have no idea what is happening.
aucune idée
no problem
No problem, I can help you.
aucun problème

Related Words

null
Which means the absence of value.
nul
failing
Who fails in their obligations or characteristics.
défaillant
nonexistent
Which does not exist.
inexistant

Slang Meanings

Nothing at all.
I asked, but I got no response.
J'ai demandé, mais j'ai eu aucun retour.
Zero.
I did not receive any messages today.
Je n'ai reçu aucun message aujourd'hui.