Qu’aucun (en. That none)

[ka.ɔ.kœ̃]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
No person or thing.
None showed up at the meeting.
Qu’aucun ne s’est présenté à la réunion.
Absolute negative, indicating total absence.
There was no doubt about his guilt.
Il n’y avait qu’aucun doute sur sa culpabilité.

Etymology

From Latin 'nullus', meaning 'none'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

none of us
None among us.
qu’aucun de nous
no doubt
Not the slightest doubt.
qu’aucun doute

Related Words

none
Term indicating absence or nullity.
aucun
null
Indicates a lack of value or quantity.
nul

Slang Meanings

Nothing at all.
He has no interest in coming.
Il n’a qu’aucun intérêt à venir.
Not a single one.
There are no interesting movies on TV.
Il n’y a qu’aucun film intéressant à la télé.