What does aucune in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word aucune in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use aucune in French.

The word aucune in French means no, no, any, at no time, under no circumstances, none of them, not one of them, No chance!, What's that got to do with the price of tea (in China)?, No doubt about it, in no case, in no instance, deserve no special credit, bear no relation to , have nothing to do with, have no sense of reality, have no sense of morality, have no moral sense, not be the slightest bit interested in, leave no stone unturned, leave no loose end untied, certainly, without doubt, undoubtedly, under any pretext. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word aucune

no

pronom (pas un seul, nul)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Aucun de mes amis n'est venu me voir. J'ai invité toutes mes sœurs à mon anniversaire mais aucune n'a pu venir.
I invited all my sisters to my birthday, but not one could come.

no

adjectif (pas un seul)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Ce groupe n'a aucun avenir. Je n'ai aucune sœur.
I don't have any sisters.

any

adjectif (littéraire (quelque, quantité indéterminée)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Je me demande s'il a aucune chance de gagner.
I wonder whether he has any chance of winning.

at no time

locution adverbiale (jamais)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

under no circumstances

locution adverbiale (absolument pas)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
À aucun prix, je ne les laisserai partir seuls !
Under no circumstances would I let them go out alone!

none of them, not one of them

locution adverbiale (nul parmi eux)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Aucun d'entre eux n'était sobre, ils ont donc appelé un taxi.

No chance!

interjection (C'est quasiment impossible !)

(interjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!")
Que Martin se perde en mer ? Aucun risque ! Il a le mal de mer et ne prend jamais le bateau.

What's that got to do with the price of tea (in China)?

(familier (n'avoir rien à voir avec [qch]) (colloquial)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

No doubt about it

(c'est certain)

in no case, in no instance

locution adverbiale (sûrement pas)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Je ne participerai en aucun cas à ce projet.
In no instance will I participate in this project.

deserve no special credit

locution verbale (ne pas y être pour grand-chose)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

bear no relation to , have nothing to do with

(être sans relation avec)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

have no sense of reality

locution verbale (être irresponsable)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

have no sense of morality, have no moral sense

locution verbale (ne rien respecter)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

not be the slightest bit interested in

(ne pas intéresser à)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Cet enfant ne fait aucun cas des jouets qu'il a reçus pour son anniversaire.

leave no stone unturned, leave no loose end untied

locution verbale (tout vérifier) (figurative)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

certainly, without doubt, undoubtedly

locution adverbiale (certainement, assurément)

- Est-ce que ce train va à Montargis ? - Oui, sans aucun doute.

under any pretext

locution adverbiale (en aucune façon)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Sous aucun prétexte vous ne devez communiquer le téléphone des chefs de services.

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