no

• Déterminant qui indique l'absence totale ou une quantité nulle de quelque chose ; équivalent négatif de 'some' ou 'any'. Note : 'No' peut aussi fonctionner comme adverbe (dans les réponses) ou particule.

A determiner used with singular, plural countable, and uncountable nouns to indicate the complete absence or zero quantity of something. It functions as a negative counterpart to 'some' or 'any' and can also express prohibition or denial when used with gerunds or in imperative contexts.

1. Determiner (absence with countable nouns)A1formal

   Used before plural countable nouns to indicate that there are zero instances or none of the specified items.

   aucun (avec pluriel)

   • There are no cookies left in the jar.
   • No students were absent yesterday.
   • I have no questions at this time.

2. Determiner (absence with uncountable nouns)A1formal

   Used before uncountable nouns to indicate that there is zero amount or none of the specified substance, concept, or quality.

   Déterminant de quantité nulle

   • There is no water in the bottle.
   • She showed no interest in the proposal.
   • We have no time to waste.

3. Determiner (prohibition or denial)A2formal

   Used before gerunds or in signage/imperative contexts to express that an action is forbidden, not permitted, or denied.

   Déterminant d'interdiction

   • No smoking in this area.
   • No entry without authorization.
   • No parking on Sundays.

4. Determiner (emphatic negation)B1informal

   Used to strongly negate or deny the existence, possibility, or relevance of something, often for rhetorical or emphatic effect.

   Déterminant de négation emphatique

   • There is no way I'm agreeing to that.
   • He is no friend of mine.
   • This is no time for jokes.

5. Adverbial usage (standalone negative response)A1informal

   Used as a standalone word to give a negative answer to a yes/no question or to express disagreement. (Note: This is an adverbial/pragmatic usage included for completeness).

   Non (réponse négative)

   • Are you coming? No, I'm staying home.
   • No, that's not what I meant.
   • No, thank you.