N’a (en. N / a)

/na/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Indicates the absence or negation of possession.
He does not have a book.
Il n'a pas de livre.
Expresses a situation that is not true.
She has never seen the sea.
Elle n’a jamais vu la mer.
Used in the sense of lacking or not having something.
We do not have money.
Nous n’avons pas d’argent.

Etymology

Contraction of 'ne' and 'a', the negative form of the verb avoir.

Common Phrases and Expressions

has nothing to do
It has no relation or connection to the subject.
n’a rien à voir
has no worries
Indicates that there is no problem.
n’a pas de souci
cannot afford
Refers to a situation where a person cannot afford something.
n’a pas les moyens

Related Words

avoir
Verb meaning to possess something.
avoir
ne
Negation particle in French.
ne
pas
Indicates negation in a sentence.
pas

Slang Meanings

It's not a problem.
Don’t worry, he has no problem.
T'inquiète, il n’a pas de problème.
He doesn't seem comfortable.
When I asked him, he didn't seem enthusiastic.
Quand je lui ai demandé, il n’a pas l’air d’enthousiaste.