How to Say ‘I won't say anything’ in French
Je ne dirai rien
zhuh nuh dee-ray ree-ehn
[zhuh nuh dee-ray ree-ehn]
💬 Usage Tip: Assures no information will be disclosed.
Phrase Breakdown
Je
[zhuh]
I
Subject pronoun “I,” introducing a promise or statement.
Je ne dirai rien tant que tu ne l’as pas vu.
I won’t say anything as long as you haven’t seen it.
ne
[nuh]
not (negation)
Negation particle paired with “rien.”
Je ne dirai rien sur ce personnage.
I won’t say anything about that character.
dirai
[dee-ray]
will say
Future of “dire.” Used to reassure someone you won’t spoil.
Je ne dirai rien, même si c’est incroyable.
I won’t say anything, even if it’s incredible.
rien
[ree-ehn]
nothing / anything (with negation)
Completes the negation: ne… rien = not… anything.
Je ne dirai rien sur l’épisode le plus récent.
I won’t say anything about the most recent episode.
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