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    N'ont (en. Have not)

    /nɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Indicates an absence or a lack in the present tense.
    They have not finished their homework.
    Ils n'ont pas fini leurs devoirs.
    Used to express a negation about a possession.
    The children do not have toys.
    Les enfants n'ont pas de jouets.
    Expresses a general negation.
    You did not understand the lesson.
    Vous n'ont pas compris la leçon.

    Etymology

    Contraction of 'ne' (negation) and 'ont' (third person plural of the verb to have).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    They have nothing
    Indicates that there is no thing.
    Ils n'ont rien
    We do not have time
    Expresses a lack of time.
    Nous n'avons pas le temps
    You are not here
    Indicates the absence of a person.
    Vous n'êtes pas là

    Related Words

    have
    Third person plural of the verb to have.
    ont
    to have
    Verb that means to possess or to have.
    avoir
    negation
    Action of denying or refusing.
    négation

    Slang Meanings

    Nothing at all
    They have nothing.
    Ils n'ont que dalle.
    Not at all
    She did not get the message.
    Elle n'ont pas capté le message.