Ne
Do not
Language note: Part of the negation 'ne...pas', but 'pas' often drops in spoken French.
Culture note: Formal French retains 'ne', but contemporary colloquial speech might drop it.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Ne
[nuh]
Not
Used to form negative constructions with verbs.
Je ne comprends pas ce que tu dis.
I do not understand what you are saying.
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