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    Nie (en. Deny)

    /ni/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To refuse to admit or acknowledge something.
    He denies having stolen the money.
    Il nie avoir volé l'argent.
    To deny a claim or accusation.
    She denies the accusations against her.
    Elle nie les accusations portées contre elle.
    To dismiss a reality or fact.
    He denies the existence of the problem.
    Il nie l'existence du problème.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'negare', meaning 'to refuse, to deny'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    I would love to but I can't
    An expression often used to indicate that one would like to do something but cannot.
    j'aimerais bien mais je ne peux pas
    in the hands
    It means that something is under judgment or decision.
    entre les mains
    all that's left to do is
    Indicates that there is only one option or method left to use.
    il ne reste plus qu'à

    Related Words

    negation
    The action of denying, rejecting something.
    négation
    denial
    The state of not wanting to recognize or admit a truth.
    déni
    refusal
    The act of not accepting or categorically refusing something.
    refus

    Slang Meanings

    To deny something in an exaggerated way.
    He completely denies having done that, it's a real denial.
    Il nie complètement avoir fait ça, c'est un vrai déni.
    To downplay a problem.
    She denies the importance of the situation, even though it’s critical.
    Elle nie l'importance de la situation, alors que c'est critique.