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    N'ait (en. Does not have)

    /nɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Used in subjunctive phrases, indicating a wish, a condition, or uncertainty.
    He must not be afraid.
    Il faut qu'il n'ait pas peur.
    Used to express an action that must be accomplished or that is desired in a context of uncertainty.
    I wish that she has no problems.
    Je souhaite qu'elle n'ait pas de problèmes.
    Form of the verb to have that is often used in hypothetical constructions.
    It is important that he has not forgotten.
    Il est important qu'il n'ait pas oublié.

    Etymology

    Derived form of the verb 'to have', from the Latin 'habere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    He must not be afraid.
    It is necessary that he is without fear.
    Il faut qu'il n'ait pas peur.
    I wish that he has no regrets.
    I hope that he will not experience remorse.
    Je souhaite qu'il n'ait pas de regrets.
    It is better that he has nothing to say.
    It is preferable that he does not express himself.
    Il vaut mieux qu'il n'ait rien à dire.

    Related Words

    to have
    Verb used to indicate possession.
    avoir
    ait
    Third person singular of the verb to have in the subjunctive.
    ait
    not to have
    Expresses the negation of possession.
    n'avoir

    Slang Meanings

    To wish for something in a relaxed manner.
    Honestly, I prefer he doesn't even have to worry about that.
    Honnêtement, je préfère qu'il n'ait même pas à se soucier de ça.
    To express hope informally.
    Frankly, I hope he didn't do anything foolish.
    Franchement, j'espère qu'il n'ait pas fait de bêtises.