Jamais
Never
Language note: Commonly used to emphasize a negative statement, similar to 'no way'.
Culture note: In France, using 'jamais' can express strong feelings about something unlikely happening.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Jamais
[zhah-meh]
Never
A term used to express that something will not happen at any time.
Il n'oublie jamais de vérifier ses arrières.
He never forgets to check his back.
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