Meaning
Expressing a general dislike or aversion to something.
Cultural Background
French people are often very direct about food. If you don't like a dish, it is better to say 'Je n'aime pas' than to lie. In Quebec, the 'ne' is almost always dropped in speech. It sounds very natural to say 'J'aime pas'.
Drop the 'ne'
In casual conversation, you can drop the 'ne'. It makes you sound much more like a local.
Meaning
Expressing a general dislike or aversion to something.
Drop the 'ne'
In casual conversation, you can drop the 'ne'. It makes you sound much more like a local.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence: Je ___ aime ___ le sport.
Je ___ aime ___ le sport.
Because 'aime' starts with a vowel, 'ne' becomes 'n'' and 'pas' follows the verb.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesJe ___ aime ___ le sport.
Because 'aime' starts with a vowel, 'ne' becomes 'n'' and 'pas' follows the verb.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it is a neutral statement of fact.
Related Phrases
J'adore
contrastI love
Je déteste
synonymI hate
