When does one use 'non' and when does one use "pas" to mean not, for example, in the sentence " Not only do I hate walnuts, but I also hate peanuts".
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AurélieNative French expert teacher in Kwiziq
Bonjour Jean !
The expression to say "not only....but" in French is "non seulement ... mais" :
Non seulement je déteste les noix, mais je déteste aussi les cacahuètes.
Bonne journée !
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non or pas
When does one use 'non' and when does one use "pas" to mean not, for example, in the sentence " Not only do I hate walnuts, but I also hate peanuts".
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