Ne peux pas
Cannot
Language note: Negation often needs 'ne' and 'pas' around the verb.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Ne
[nuh]
Cannot
Indicates inability to do something.
Je ne peux pas payer en espèces.
I cannot pay in cash.
peux
[puh]
can
Expresses the ability to do something.
Ne peux-tu pas m'aider ici?
Can you not help me here?
pas
[pah]
not
Used to negate a verb.
Je ne veux pas y aller.
I do not want to go there.
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