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    N'ayons (en. Let's not have)

    /nɛ.jɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Used to express a wish or necessity regarding possession.
    It is important that we are not late.
    Il est important que nous n'ayons pas de retard.
    Expresses a condition or assumption in a negative context.
    Although we have no plan, we can improvise.
    Bien que nous n'ayons pas de plan, nous pouvons improviser.
    Emphasizes the necessity of not having something in a situation.
    It is preferable that we have no obstacles.
    Il est préférable que nous n'ayons pas d'obstacles.

    Etymology

    The contraction of 'ne' and 'ayons', coming from the verb 'avoir' in the subjunctive.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    let us not fear
    Do not be afraid.
    n'ayons crainte
    let us not have regrets
    Do not have remorse or regrets.
    n'ayons pas de regrets
    let us have no doubts
    To be certain, to not doubt.
    n'ayons pas de doutes

    Related Words

    to have
    Verb meaning to possess something.
    avoir
    possession
    The act of having or holding something.
    possession
    obstacle
    That which prevents or complicates an action.
    obstacle

    Slang Meanings

    To be afraid of something.
    Stop freaking out, let us not fear.
    Arrête de flipper, n'ayons pas crainte.
    Not to care about something.
    We just have to enjoy, let us not have regrets.
    On a juste à profiter, n'ayons pas de regrets.