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French · word

ne

(negative particle)

/nə/adverb

Meanings

  • adverb · A1

    Used before a verb along with words like 'pas', 'plus', or 'jamais' to form a negative sentence.

    Je ne comprends pas la question.

  • adverb · B1

    Used before a verb together with 'que' to express a restriction meaning 'only'.

    Elle ne boit que de l'eau.

Appears in 11 scenarios

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