Non-seulement (en. Not only)

/nɔ̃ sə.lə.mɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Used to introduce a phrase that reinforces or adds to a previous statement.

Not only did he win the match, but he also broke all the records.

Non-seulement il a gagné le match, mais il a aussi battu tous les records.

Serves to express that something is true, and moreover, another thing is also true.

Not only is she smart, not only is she beautiful.

Non-seulement elle est intelligente, non-seulement elle est belle.

Indicates additional information that underscores the importance of a first idea.

Not only does it cost a lot, but it also takes a lot of time.

Non-seulement cela coûte cher, mais cela prend aussi beaucoup de temps.

Derived from the expression 'non' and 'seulement', meaning 'not only'.

not only... but also

Used to add additional information to what has just been said.

non-seulement... mais encore

not only that

Emphasizes that the previous statement is already significant.

non-seulement ça

not only him

Highlights that it is about him, in relation to others outside of him.

non-seulement lui

only

Indicates a restriction or limitation.

seulement

also

Serves to add information or an idea.

aussi

not only

Expresses an addition to a statement.

pas seulement

In the context of informal emphasis.

It's not only amazing, it's incredible!

C'est non-seulement hallucinant, c'est incroyable !