A1 Expression خنثی

Sans

Without

معنی

Used to indicate the absence of something.

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زمینه فرهنگی

The 'Sans-culottes' were the radical left-wing partisans of the lower classes during the French Revolution. Their name literally means 'without knee-breeches', which were the fashion of the nobility. Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), founded in Paris in 1971, uses 'sans' to signify that medical aid should not be restricted by national borders. The term 'sans-papiers' is used to describe immigrants without legal documents. It is a term of solidarity often used in protests and social movements. The 'Sans-Souci' Palace in Potsdam (though in Germany) was named in French by Frederick the Great to mean 'Without Care' or 'Carefree', reflecting the prestige of the French language in 18th-century European courts.

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The Zero Article Rule

When using 'sans' with general nouns, drop the 'un/une/des'. Say 'sans peur', not 'sans une peur'.

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The 'Sans Doute' Trap

Remember that 'sans doute' is weaker than 'sans aucun doute'. Don't use it for 100% certainty.

معنی

Used to indicate the absence of something.

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The Zero Article Rule

When using 'sans' with general nouns, drop the 'un/une/des'. Say 'sans peur', not 'sans une peur'.

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The 'Sans Doute' Trap

Remember that 'sans doute' is weaker than 'sans aucun doute'. Don't use it for 100% certainty.

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Subjunctive Alert

If you use 'sans que', you MUST use the subjunctive mood in the following verb.

خودت رو بسنج

Fill in the blank with 'sans' and the correct form of the noun (no article needed).

Je préfère mon café ___ (sucre).

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: sans sucre

Indefinite and partitive articles are dropped after 'sans'.

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

How do you say 'He left without eating'?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Il est parti sans manger.

'Sans' is followed by the infinitive form of the verb.

Match the French 'sans' expression to its English meaning.

Match the following:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Sans-abri: Homeless, Sans-fil: Wireless, Sans-papiers: Undocumented, Sans-souci: Carefree

These are common compound nouns using 'sans'.

Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.

A: Tu penses qu'il va pleuvoir ? B: ___ , regarde les nuages noirs.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Sans aucun doute

Since the clouds are black, the speaker is certain. 'Sans aucun doute' means certainly, while 'sans doute' means probably.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

With vs Without

Avec (With)
avec du pain with bread
Sans (Without)
sans pain without bread

بانک تمرین

4 تمرین‌ها
Fill in the blank with 'sans' and the correct form of the noun (no article needed). جای خالی A1

Je préfère mon café ___ (sucre).

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: sans sucre

Indefinite and partitive articles are dropped after 'sans'.

Which sentence is grammatically correct? Choose A2

How do you say 'He left without eating'?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Il est parti sans manger.

'Sans' is followed by the infinitive form of the verb.

Match the French 'sans' expression to its English meaning. Match B1

هر مورد سمت چپ را با جفتش در سمت راست مطابقت دهید:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Sans-abri: Homeless, Sans-fil: Wireless, Sans-papiers: Undocumented, Sans-souci: Carefree

These are common compound nouns using 'sans'.

Complete the dialogue with the most natural response. dialogue_completion B2

A: Tu penses qu'il va pleuvoir ? B: ___ , regarde les nuages noirs.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Sans aucun doute

Since the clouds are black, the speaker is certain. 'Sans aucun doute' means certainly, while 'sans doute' means probably.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

14 سوال

No, 'sans' is a preposition itself. You say 'sans argent', never 'sans d'argent'.

It is neutral and used in every context imaginable.

Use 'sans aucun' or 'sans aucune' followed by a singular noun.

Rarely. Usually, you would say 'sans cela' (without that) or 'faire sans' (to do without).

'Sans' is a preposition (without), while 'pas de' is part of a verb negation (don't have).

When 'sans' forms a compound noun that acts as a label for a person or thing, a hyphen is used.

Yes, it's very common to mean 'Count me out' or 'Without me'.

Only in liaison before a vowel, where it sounds like a /z/.

It means 'flawless' or 'without a mistake', often used in sports or exams.

Sans lui.

Sans elle.

Yes, 'sans attendre' means 'without waiting'.

No, 'sincere' comes from 'sine cera' (without wax), but 'sans' is just the 'sine' part.

It describes someone who is shameless or has no manners.

عبارات مرتبط

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sauf

similar

except

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hormis

similar

aside from

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dépourvu de

specialized form

devoid of

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manque de

builds on

lack of

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