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    Non (en. No)

    /nɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adverb
    Used to express refusal or negation.
    I don't want to, no.
    Je ne veux pas, non.
    Indicates that something is not true or incorrect.
    No, that's not the case.
    Non, ce n'est pas le cas.
    Used to respond negatively to a question.
    Are you ready? No.
    Es-tu prêt ? Non.

    Etymology

    Derived from Latin 'non', meaning 'not'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    no but
    Expresses an objection or disagreement.
    non mais
    no, thank you
    Polite way to refuse something.
    non, merci
    no, not at all
    Reinforces a refusal or negation.
    non, pas du tout

    Related Words

    refuse
    Not accept something.
    refuser
    negation
    Action of denying something.
    négation
    contradict
    Say the opposite of what has been said.
    contredire

    Slang Meanings

    No but really!
    No but really, do you actually believe that?
    Non mais alors, tu crois vraiment ça ?
    Nah
    Nah, I don't want to go out tonight.
    Nan, je ne veux pas sortir ce soir.