N’ont (en. Don't have)

nɔ̃

Meaning & Definition

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verb

Indicates the absence of possession in the third person plural.

They don't have a car.

Ils n’ont pas de voiture.

Used to express a negation with the verb to have.

The students did not understand the lesson.

Les étudiants n’ont pas compris la leçon.

Used for negative statements regarding actions.

My friends have never traveled to Europe.

Mes amis n’ont jamais voyagé en Europe.

Contraction of 'ne' and 'ont', forming the negation of the verb to have.

they have no chance

This means they have no opportunity at all.

ils n'ont aucune chance

they have nothing to lose

This indicates they have no negative consequences to fear.

elles n'ont rien à perdre

we have no choice

Expresses a situation where there is no alternative.

nous n'avons pas le choix

have

Third person plural of the verb to have.

ont

to have

Main verb to express possession.

avoir

Did not have

They understood nothing, it's as if they did not study.

Ils n'ont rien compris, c'est comme s'ils n'avaient pas étudié.

No luck

They have no luck, even when trying.

Ils n'ont pas de chance, même en essayant.