Significado
Used to express disagreement or negation.
Contexto cultural
In France, a direct 'non' is expected when you don't want something. It is not considered rude. In Quebec, you might hear 'non' used with a slightly different intonation, but the meaning remains the same. In many West African countries, 'non' is used clearly, but often accompanied by a polite gesture.
Nasal Vowels
The 'on' in 'non' is nasal. Practice by holding your nose while saying it—if it sounds different, you're doing it right!
Politeness
Always add 'merci' after 'non' when declining an offer to stay polite.
Significado
Used to express disagreement or negation.
Nasal Vowels
The 'on' in 'non' is nasal. Practice by holding your nose while saying it—if it sounds different, you're doing it right!
Politeness
Always add 'merci' after 'non' when declining an offer to stay polite.
Ponte a prueba
Complete the sentence: '— Veux-tu du sucre ? — ____, merci.'
____, merci.
The context implies a refusal, so 'Non' is correct.
Which is correct?
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Standard negation requires 'ne...pas' around the verb.
Match the response to the question.
Question: 'Est-ce que tu es fatigué?'
This is a logical response to the question.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'On va au parc?' B: '____, il pleut.'
The reason 'il pleut' (it is raining) suggests a refusal.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejercicios____, merci.
The context implies a refusal, so 'Non' is correct.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Standard negation requires 'ne...pas' around the verb.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
This is a logical response to the question.
A: 'On va au parc?' B: '____, il pleut.'
The reason 'il pleut' (it is raining) suggests a refusal.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
6 preguntasNo, it is the standard way to say no. Just add 'merci' to be polite.
Use it for responses. Use 'ne...pas' for verb negation.
It is a nasal vowel. Do not pronounce the final 'n'.
'Non' is no, 'nom' is name. The 'm' in 'nom' is a closed lip sound.
Yes, but be polite. 'Non, je ne peux pas faire cela' is better than just 'Non'.
Only with friends. It is very informal.
Frases relacionadas
Non, merci
builds onNo, thank you
Non pas que
specialized formNot that
Non seulement
specialized formNot only
