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Expression
Neutral
Meaning
A common word to express disagreement or negation.
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Cultural Background
French speakers are often direct. A simple 'non' is not considered rude if spoken with a neutral tone. In Quebec, you might hear 'non' pronounced with a slightly more nasal vowel.
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Politeness
Always add 'merci' to 'non' when refusing an offer.
Meaning
A common word to express disagreement or negation.
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Politeness
Always add 'merci' to 'non' when refusing an offer.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence with the correct negation.
— Tu veux du sucre ? — ____, merci.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Non
Non is the standard word for 'no'.
🎉 Score: /1
Practice Bank
1 exercises
Complete the sentence with the correct negation.
Fill Blank
A1
— Tu veux du sucre ? — ____, merci.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Non
Non is the standard word for 'no'.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, you must use 'ne... pas'.
Related Phrases
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Non merci
specialized formNo thank you
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Non plus
similarNeither
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