N’ai (en. I don't have)

/nɛ/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

Indicates an absence of possession.

I do not have a car.

Je n’ai pas de voiture.

Expresses an idea of impossibility or lack.

I have never seen this movie.

Je n’ai jamais vu ce film.

Used to form compound tenses with other verbs.

I have not finished my homework.

Je n’ai pas fini mes devoirs.

Derived from the verb 'avoir' in French, negative form 'n'ai' with the contraction of 'ne' and 'ai'.

I have no doubt.

I am certain.

Je n’ai aucun doute.

I don’t feel like it.

I do not wish to.

Je n’ai pas envie.

I don’t have the time.

I am busy.

Je n’ai pas le temps.

have

Verb that means to possess or be in a state.

avoir

have

Conjugated form of the verb 'avoir' in the first person singular in the present tense.

not

Word used to express negation.

pas

I have nothing.

In this situation, I have nothing to lose.

Dans cette situation, n’ai rien à perdre.

I didn't understand.

I didn't understand your joke.

Je n’ai pas compris ta blague.