Nil (en. Nile)

/nil/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Zero or non-existent value.

The final score was nil, which means no points were scored.

Le score final était nil, ce qui signifie qu'aucun point n'a été marqué.

State of nothingness or total absence.

In this context, the concept of nil is essential for understanding.

Dans ce contexte, la notion de nil est essentielle à la compréhension.

Derived from the Latin 'nihil' meaning 'nothing'.

in nil

In a state of nothingness or absence.

in nil

nil of importance

Of no importance, valueless.

nil d'importance

to be nil

To be in a situation without resources or value.

être à nil

nihilism

Philosophical doctrine that rejects the existence of objective values.

nihilisme

nullity

State of something that does not exist or has no value.

nullité

To be without money.

After paying all my bills, I am nil until the end of the month.

Après avoir payé toutes mes factures, je suis à nil jusqu'à la fin du mois.

To have nothing.

He said he had enough, but in reality, he is nil.

Il a dit qu'il en avait assez, mais en réalité, il est nil.