ni

This is the 154th most frequent French word.


ni

"Ni" means "neither" or "nor" in English.


The word 'ni' is used in conjunction with 'ni' to create a negative statement that excludes both items listed.

Je n’aime ni le café ni le thé.

I like neither coffee nor tea.


The word 'ni' here is used to connect two activities in a negative statement, indicating that neither action is desired.

Elle ne veut ni parler ni écouter.

She wants neither to talk nor to listen.


The word 'ni' introduces alternatives in a negative statement and complements another 'ni' to express "neither...nor" about the subjects.

Ni toi ni moi ne comprenons cela.

Neither you nor I understand this.