N'allez (en. Don't go)
/n.al.le/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
Express a prohibition or negative advice regarding moving or going somewhere.
Don't go there, it's dangerous.
N'allez pas là-bas, c'est dangereux.
Used in instructions not to perform an action.
Don't forget your homework.
N'allez pas oublier vos devoirs.
Indicate that continuing in a direction is not advised.
Don't go any further, there's an obstacle.
N'allez pas plus loin, il y a un obstacle.
Etymology
Contraction of 'ne' and 'allez', where 'allez' is the verb to go, meaning to move.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Don't go too fast
Be careful and don't rush.
N'allez pas trop vite
Don't believe everything you hear
Don't blindly believe rumors.
N'allez pas croire tout ce que vous entendez
Don't worry about it
Don't worry.
N'allez pas vous en faire
Related Words
go
Move from one place to another.
aller
come
One who has arrived somewhere.
venu
leave
To move away or leave a place.
partir
Slang Meanings
Expression of disapproval regarding an action.
Don’t tell me you did that!
N'allez pas me dire que vous avez fait ça !
Friendly advice to avoid a bad decision.
Seriously, don’t take that risk.
Sérieusement, n'allez pas prendre ce risque.