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négation

negation, denial

noun neh-gah-SYOHN Rare
Grammar & Structure Negation

Origin: Latin negatio, from negare (to deny)

Usage Note

Négation refers to the act of negating or denying, and in grammar it denotes the negative construction — in French typically formed with ne...pas. Learners should know that in spoken French the ne is frequently dropped, leaving only pas as the negation marker. The plural négations is used when listing multiple denials.

Examples

"La négation en français utilise souvent 'ne...pas'."

Natural Translation

Negation in French often uses 'ne...pas'.

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