Negation with ne ... pas
Wrap the verb with ne and pas to form the standard written negative pattern.
Examples
FrenchTranslation
Je ne comprends pas cette phrase.
I do not understand this sentence.
Nous ne travaillons pas ici.
We do not work here.
Elle n’aime pas ce restaurant.
She does not like this restaurant.
Pattern
ne + verb + pas
How it works
Wrap the verb with ne and pas to form the standard written negative pattern. This pattern typically appears as ne + verb + pas and becomes easier when you meet it again in short, readable examples.
What to notice
- In formal written French, both parts of the negation are visible.
- The second part usually comes after the conjugated verb.
Why it matters
Move from labels into short useful beginner sentences.
Use in context
Even if spoken French can be looser, this written pattern matters for reading and formal practice content.