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English - French
Nothing
ˈnəθɪŋ
Extremely common
200 - 300
200 - 300
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
Rien, Nul, Aucun, Pas de, Le néant
Nothing meanings in French
Rien
Example:
I have nothing to say.
Je n'ai rien à dire.
There is nothing in the fridge.
Il n'y a rien dans le réfrigérateur.
Usage: InformalContext: Used to indicate the absence of anything, commonly used in everyday conversation.
Note: The word 'rien' is often used in negative constructions. It's important to use 'ne' before 'rien' in French.
Nul
Example:
That movie was nothing special.
Ce film n'était rien de spécial.
He did nothing to help.
Il n'a fait rien pour aider.
Usage: InformalContext: Used to describe something that lacks value or significance.
Note: 'Nul' can also mean 'useless' or 'worthless' in certain contexts.
Aucun
Example:
There is nothing to worry about.
Il n'y a aucun souci.
I found nothing in the report.
Je n'ai trouvé aucun élément dans le rapport.
Usage: FormalContext: Used in more formal contexts to express the absence of any quantity or type.
Note: 'Aucun' is often used with a noun and implies 'not one' or 'none'.
Pas de
Example:
There is nothing left.
Il n'y a pas de reste.
I have nothing to offer.
Je n'ai pas d'offre.
Usage: InformalContext: Commonly used in conversation to indicate the absence of something.
Note: 'Pas de' is used with a noun to indicate the non-existence of that noun.
Le néant
Example:
He fell into nothingness.
Il est tombé dans le néant.
She felt as if she was nothing.
Elle se sentait comme si elle était dans le néant.
Usage: Formal/LiteraryContext: Used in philosophical or existential contexts to refer to the concept of nothingness.
Note: Le néant is often used in literature or discussions about existence, philosophy, and existentialism.
Nothing's synonyms
Nothing
The absence of anything; not anything.
Example: I have nothing to say.
Note:
Nil
Meaning zero or nothing; often used in formal contexts.
Example: The chances of success were nil.
Note: Formal synonym for nothing.
Zero
The numerical value 0; nothing at all.
Example: He scored zero points in the game.
Note: Specifically refers to the numerical value of zero.
Zilch
Slang term meaning nothing at all; absolutely nothing.
Example: I know zilch about cars.
Note: Informal and more emphatic synonym for nothing.
Nada
Informal term meaning nothing; often used in casual conversation.
Example: There's nada left in the fridge.
Note: Informal synonym for nothing.
Nothing expressions, common phrases
Nothing but
This phrase means only or just. It emphasizes the singular quality of something.
Example: She is nothing but trouble.
Note: The addition of 'but' changes the meaning to emphasize the singular nature of what follows.
Nothing to write home about
This idiom means not particularly exciting or impressive.
Example: The movie was okay, but nothing to write home about.
Note: The idiom conveys a sense of mediocrity or lack of standout qualities.
Nothing doing
This phrase means absolutely not or refusing to do something.
Example: I asked for a raise, but my boss said, 'Nothing doing.'
Note: It is a direct and firm way of rejecting a request or suggestion.
Nothing ventured, nothing gained
This saying means you can't achieve anything if you don't take risks.
Example: I'm not sure if I should apply for that job. Well, nothing ventured, nothing gained.
Note: It conveys the idea that without trying new things or taking risks, you won't achieve anything.
Next to nothing
This phrase means almost nothing or very little.
Example: I paid next to nothing for this shirt at the thrift store.
Note: It emphasizes the extremely low value or cost of something.
Nothing but the best
This expression means only the very best or highest quality.
Example: She deserves nothing but the best in life.
Note: It emphasizes the exclusivity and superiority of the best option.
There's nothing to it
This phrase means something is very easy or simple to do.
Example: Learning to ride a bike is easy. There's nothing to it.
Note: It conveys a sense of simplicity and lack of difficulty in performing a task.
Nothing everyday (slang) expressions
Squat
Squat means nothing at all or absolutely nothing.
Example: I've been waiting for hours and got squat in return.
Note: Squat is often used in informal contexts to emphasize the lack of something.
Jack
Jack is slang for nothing, especially when emphasizing a lack or insufficiency.
Example: You're offering me jack, that's not enough for the job.
Note: Jack is more direct and slightly more informal than 'nothing'.
Zip
Zip means absolutely nothing or zero.
Example: After all that effort, I got zip in return.
Note: Zip carries a sense of disappointment or frustration about receiving nothing.
Bupkis
Bupkis, from Yiddish, is used to mean absolutely nothing or a total failure.
Example: I worked hard, but all I got was bupkis.
Note: Bupkis is more colorful and expressive than 'nothing', conveying a stronger sense of disappointment.
Sod all
Sod all is British slang for absolutely nothing or very little, especially in terms of payment.
Example: I did all the work, and they paid me sod all.
Note: Sod all is primarily used in British English and is more informal and direct than 'nothing'.
Nothing - Examples
I have nothing to say.
Je n'ai rien à dire.
She felt nothing but sadness.
Elle ne ressentait rien d'autre que de la tristesse.
He has no interest in anything.
Il n'a aucun intérêt pour quoi que ce soit.
Nothing grammar
Nothing - Pronoun (Pronoun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: nothing
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): nothings
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): nothing
Syllables, Separation and Stress
Nothing Contains 2 syllables: noth • ing
Phonetic transcription: ˈnə-thiŋ
noth ing , ˈnə thiŋ (The red syllable is stressed)
Nothing - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
Nothing: 200 - 300 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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