N'as-tu (en. Don't you have)

/na ty/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Used to ask a question to someone.
Didn't you understand the lesson?
N'as-tu pas compris la leçon ?
Proposition to confirm information.
Didn't you see that movie?
N'as-tu pas vu ce film ?
Expression used during appetizers to offer a drink.
Don't you feel like going out tonight?
N'as-tu pas envie de sortir ce soir ?

Etymology

Contraction of 'n'as' and 'tu', where 'n'as' is the negative form of the verb avoir.

Common Phrases and Expressions

didn't you notice?
This means that one is questioning the lack of attention paid to a detail.
n'as-tu pas remarqué ?
don't you have any news?
A question to find out if one has fresh information about someone.
n'as-tu plus de nouvelles ?
don't you have the impression?
Questions the other about their feelings or perceptions.
n'as-tu pas l'impression ?

Related Words

as
Contraction of 'having' with 'you' in a different context.
as
you
Second person singular subject personal pronoun.
tu

Slang Meanings

Informal usage to question casually.
Didn't you receive my message?
N'as-tu pas reçu mon message ?
Used among friends to tease.
Didn't you drink too much last night?
N'as-tu pas trop bu hier soir ?