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    N'aient (en. Have not)

    /nɛ ɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    A verb form used in subjunctive constructions to express doubt, uncertainty, or wishes.
    They must not be afraid.
    Il faut qu'ils n'aient pas peur.
    Used to express an unrealized condition.
    If only they hadn't forgotten the appointment.
    Si seulement ils n'aient pas oublié le rendez-vous.

    Etymology

    The word 'n'aient' is composed of the negation 'ne' and the verb 'avoir' in the subjunctive form.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    They must not be afraid.
    An expression that encourages not to fear a situation.
    Il faut qu'ils n'aient pas peur.
    I wish that they do not have any problems.
    An expression of wish to avoid difficulties.
    Je souhaite qu'ils n'aient pas de problèmes.
    As long as they haven't forgotten.
    An expression of hope that something has been respected.
    Pourvu qu'ils n'aient pas oublié.

    Related Words

    to have
    Verb meaning to possess, to hold.
    avoir
    negation
    The action of denying something.
    négation
    subjunctive
    Verbal mood expressing doubt, wish, or uncertainty.
    subjonctif

    Slang Meanings

    No luck
    Too bad if they didn't succeed.
    Tant pis s'ils n'aient pas réussi.
    It's not a big deal
    We'll see tomorrow, as long as they don't have too many worries.
    On verra demain, du moment qu'ils n'aient pas trop de soucis.