Dictionnaire monolingue
Anglais
Nothing
ˈnəθɪŋ
Extrêmement Commun
200 - 300
200 - 300
L'indice de fréquence et d'importance des mots indique la fréquence d'apparition d'un mot dans une langue donnée. Plus le nombre est petit, plus le mot est fréquemment utilisé. Les mots les plus fréquemment utilisés vont généralement de 1 à 4000. Cet indice d'importance vous aide à vous concentrer sur les mots les plus utiles lors de votre processus d'apprentissage des langues.
L'indice de fréquence et d'importance des mots indique la fréquence d'apparition d'un mot dans une langue donnée. Plus le nombre est petit, plus le mot est fréquemment utilisé. Les mots les plus fréquemment utilisés vont généralement de 1 à 4000. Cet indice d'importance vous aide à vous concentrer sur les mots les plus utiles lors de votre processus d'apprentissage des langues.
Nothing -
Not anything; no single thing
Exemple: There is nothing in the fridge.
Utilisation: informalContexte: daily conversations
Note: Commonly used to indicate absence or emptiness.
Zero; absence of quantity or number
Exemple: I have nothing to do tomorrow.
Utilisation: formalContexte: written communication
Note: Used to express lack of plans or activities.
Something of no importance or significance
Exemple: It's nothing, don't worry about it.
Utilisation: informalContexte: comforting or reassuring someone
Note: Often used to downplay a situation or gesture of kindness.
Les synonymes de Nothing
Nothing
The absence of anything; not anything.
Exemple: I have nothing to say.
Note:
Nil
Meaning zero or nothing; often used in formal contexts.
Exemple: The chances of success were nil.
Note: Formal synonym for nothing.
Zero
The numerical value 0; nothing at all.
Exemple: 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.
Exemple: I know zilch about cars.
Note: Informal and more emphatic synonym for nothing.
Nada
Informal term meaning nothing; often used in casual conversation.
Exemple: There's nada left in the fridge.
Note: Informal synonym for nothing.
Expressions et phrases courantes de Nothing
Nothing but
This phrase means only or just. It emphasizes the singular quality of something.
Exemple: 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.
Exemple: 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.
Exemple: 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.
Exemple: 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.
Exemple: 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.
Exemple: 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.
Exemple: 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.
Expressions courantes (argot) de Nothing
Squat
Squat means nothing at all or absolutely nothing.
Exemple: 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.
Exemple: 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.
Exemple: 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.
Exemple: 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.
Exemple: 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 - Exemples
I have nothing to say.
She felt nothing but sadness.
He has no interest in anything.
Grammaire de Nothing
Nothing - Pronom (Pronoun) / Nom, singulier ou massif (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemme: nothing
Conjugaisons
Nom, pluriel (Noun, plural): nothings
Nom, singulier ou massif (Noun, singular or mass): nothing
Syllabes, Séparation et Accent
Nothing contient 2 syllabes: noth • ing
Transcription phonétique: ˈnə-thiŋ
noth ing , ˈnə thiŋ (La syllabe rouge est accentuée)
Nothing - Importance et fréquence d'utilisation
L'indice de fréquence et d'importance des mots indique la fréquence d'apparition d'un mot dans une langue donnée. Plus le nombre est petit, plus le mot est fréquemment utilisé. Les mots les plus fréquemment utilisés vont généralement de 1 à 4000.
Nothing: 200 - 300 (Extrêmement Commun).
Cet indice d'importance vous aide à vous concentrer sur les mots les plus utiles lors de votre processus d'apprentissage des langues.
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