How to Say ‘No, less.’ in French
Non, moins.
nohng mwahn
[nohng mwahn]
💬 Usage Tip: Short elliptical answer. In full, it implies: Non, elle mange moins.
🇫🇷 In France: Native speakers often shorten repeated information in conversation to sound efficient and natural.
Phrase Breakdown
Non
[nohng]
no
Negative reply meaning no.
Non, moins. Elle picore à peine.
No, less. She is barely pecking.
moins
[mwahn]
less
Means less; here it answers how much she is eating.
Non, moins. Depuis deux jours, son appétit baisse.
No, less. For two days, her appetite has been decreasing.
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