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    Néant (en. Nothing)

    /neɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Total absence of object or substance.
    Nothingness is often mentioned in philosophy to describe the absence of being.
    Le néant est souvent évoqué dans la philosophie pour décrire l'absence d'être.
    An insignificant void or devoid of meaning.
    He felt immersed in nothingness after losing his job.
    Il se sentait plongé dans le néant après avoir perdu son emploi.

    Etymology

    Origin of the word 'nothingness': from Latin 'nihil', meaning 'nothing'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    into nothingness
    in a state of absence or non-existence.
    dans le néant
    to fall into nothingness
    to completely lose oneself, to disappear.
    tomber dans le néant
    to confront nothingness
    to face the idea of total absence.
    affronter le néant
    to feel in nothingness
    to feel empty and aimless.
    se sentir dans le néant

    Related Words

    nihilism
    Philosophical doctrine asserting that life has no meaning.
    nihilisme
    absence
    State of that which is not present.
    absence
    void
    Space devoid of content.
    vide

    Slang Meanings

    Nothing
    After this experience, there is nothing left, just nothingness.
    Après cette expérience, il n'y a plus rien, juste du néant.
    A great void
    I feel a nothingness in my life.
    Je ressens un néant dans ma vie.