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né — meaning in English

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English meaning

born adj Having a particular quality from birth; natural or innate.
not adv A word used to make a statement, verb, or phrase negative.

Senses

né is used for these senses in English:

born Having from birth (or as if from birth) a certain quality or character; innate; inherited.
not Negates the meaning of the modified verb.

not — full definition

adv A word used to make a statement, verb, or phrase negative.
adv Used after a statement, often ironically, to reverse its apparent meaning as a joke.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related French words

NON pas ne ... pas non ou pas