How to Say ‘No, I don't think so.’ in French
Non... je ne vois pas.
noh zhuh nuh vwah pah
[noh zhuh nuh vwah pah]
💬 Usage Tip: 'Je ne vois pas' literally means 'I don't see', implying in this context 'I don't recall'.
🇫🇷 In France: Implying forgetfulness or evasiveness can be culturally nuanced.
Phrase Breakdown
Non
[noh]
no
A negative response or denial.
Non, merci.
No, thank you.
je
[zhuh]
I
First person singular subject pronoun.
Je suis ici.
I am here.
ne
[nuh]
not
Used to make a negative.
Je ne sais pas.
I do not know.
vois
[vwah]
see
To perceive with the eyes.
Je vois le livre.
I see the book.
pas
[pah]
not
Used with 'ne' to form a negative.
Je ne comprends pas.
I do not understand.
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