Aucun/e and personne
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Meghna J.Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor
Aucun/e and personne
Can you help understand better when either is used? With examples perhaps?
This question relates to:French lesson "Aucun/e … ne = None (French Negations)"
Asked 7 years ago
AurélieNative French expert teacher in Kwiziq
Bonjour Meghna !
"Personne" means "no one / nobody":
"Je n'ai entendu personne." (I heard no one. / I haven't heard anyone.)
"Aucun/e" means "none":
"Je n'ai entendu aucune des filles." (I heard none of the girls. / I haven't heard any of the girls.)
"Aucun" always needs a referent noun (none [of something]):
"Je n'*en* ai aucun." (I have none *of them*.)
I hope that's helpful!
À bientôt !
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