🇫🇷 How to say

“no” in French

non
Illustration of "no" in a French cultural setting
A child shakes their head firmly, refusing a piece of broccoli offered by their parent at the dinner table.

Usage note

Use 'non' to disagree, refuse, or give a negative answer—it's straightforward and common in all situations.

Examples

  • Non, merci.

    No, thank you.

  • Tu viens ? Non.

    Are you coming? No.

  • Non, ce n'est pas vrai.

    No, that's not true.

Quick check

What does "non" mean?

  • A. no
  • B. how are you
  • C. how
  • D. hello

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