non

This is the 74th most frequent French word.


non

"Non" means "no" in English.


'Non' is used here as a direct negation to show refusal or disagreement.

Non, je ne veux pas aller au cinéma ce soir.

No, I don't want to go to the cinema tonight.


'Non' is used here as a noun representing the concept of negation.

Il a répondu non à l'invitation.

He answered no to the invitation.


'Non' is used here as a part of a conjunction phrase meaning 'not only'.

Non seulement il est intelligent, mais il est aussi très gentil.

Not only is he intelligent, but he is also very kind.