I know "non" means "no", but what language is this word?
2007-04-01 21:06:49 · 15 answers · asked by peterpan 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
well, non means "not" in french if that helps any
2007-04-01 21:09:46 · answer #1 · answered by Wally 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
French
2007-04-02 06:24:56 · answer #2 · answered by murnip 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
French, and possibly other languages as well.
2007-04-02 04:16:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
French. I used to take French.
2007-04-02 04:11:20 · answer #4 · answered by tigertrot1986 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As others have stated, 'non' is the French word for 'no', the negative adverb used to express dissent, denial, or refusal.
(It is also used as a negation in Italian and Latin, although it means 'not' instead of 'no' in these languages.)
It is pronounced with nasalisation of the 'o', rather than actually pronouncing the final 'n'.
The first link below is a .wav file of the pronunciation of 'non' that you can play in Media Player.
'Non' is not used in the same way 'no' is used in English, as in when you say "I have no pants." or "No more!".
French uses constructions with the words 'ne' and 'aucun' (m) or 'aucune' (f), or 'pas' to express these sentences: "Je n'ai aucun pantalon." (I have no pants!) or "Pas plus!" (No more!) Have a look at the second link for more about negation in French.
Hope that helps!
2007-04-02 06:32:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's from French words.â¥^-^â¥
2007-04-02 04:16:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Non = 'no' in French, 'not' in Italian and Latin and doubtless several other languages.
2007-04-02 04:21:22 · answer #7 · answered by JJ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
french
2007-04-02 04:24:41 · answer #8 · answered by steffimalcampo91 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
french
2007-04-02 04:13:38 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Non is French, and translates to No.
2007-04-02 04:17:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It also means 'not' in Italian, as well as 'no' in French.
2007-04-02 04:12:03 · answer #11 · answered by J9 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋