N'oublie (en. Don't forget)

/nu.ublie/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Not to lose sight of, to keep in memory.
Don't forget to send me the document.
N'oublie pas de m'envoyer le document.
To remind someone about an element or a task.
He told me: 'Don't forget to go to the doctor.'
Il m'a dit : 'N'oublie pas d'aller chez le médecin.'
To express that something or someone remains present in the mind.
Never forget where you come from.
N'oublie jamais d'où tu viens.

Etymology

Formed from the negation 'ne' and the verb 'oublier'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

don't forget
expression used to remind someone to remember something.
n'oublie pas
don't forget especially
to emphasize the importance of not forgetting.
n'oublie surtout pas
never forget
telling someone to always remember something.
n'oublie jamais

Related Words

forget
to lose memory of something.
oublier
memory
the act of recalling something.
souvenir
remembrance
ability to keep information in mind.
mémoire

Slang Meanings

To not break a promise.
Don't forget to keep your promise.
N'oublie pas de tenir ta promesse.
To remind of something important in a familiar way.
Hey, don't forget our appointment!
Eh, n'oublie pas notre rendez-vous !