A1 adverb Neutre #267 le plus courant

never

/ˈnev.ər/

Used to say that something does not happen at any time in the past, present, or future. It describes a frequency of zero percent and is the opposite of always.

Exemples

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1

I never drink coffee in the evening because I want to sleep.

I do not drink coffee at all during the evening hours.

2

The director never signs documents without reading them first.

The director does not sign papers at any time without a review.

3

I'm never going to finish this homework!

It feels like I will not complete this work at any point.

Famille de mots

Adverbe
never
Adjectif
never-ending
Apparenté
never-never land
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Astuce mémo

The word 'Never' starts with 'N', just like the word 'No'. Think: N + Ever = No Ever.

Quiz rapide

He is very healthy because he ___ smokes cigarettes.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : never

Exemples

1

I never drink coffee in the evening because I want to sleep.

everyday

I do not drink coffee at all during the evening hours.

2

The director never signs documents without reading them first.

formal

The director does not sign papers at any time without a review.

3

I'm never going to finish this homework!

informal

It feels like I will not complete this work at any point.

4

Research indicates that these two chemicals never react when mixed.

academic

Scientific data shows the chemicals do not react at any time.

5

Our company never shares client information with third parties.

business

The business does not give out customer data at any time.

Famille de mots

Adverbe
never
Adjectif
never-ending
Apparenté
never-never land

Collocations courantes

never again not one more time in the future
never mind do not worry about it or forget what I said
almost never very rarely; happens very few times
never before not until this specific moment
never-ending something that seems like it will not stop

Phrases Courantes

Better late than never

It is better to arrive or do something late than to not do it at all.

Never say never

Do not say that something is impossible because it might happen.

Now or never

This is the only opportunity to do something.

Souvent confondu avec

never vs ever

Ever is used in questions or after negatives to mean 'at any time', while never means 'at no time'.

never vs not

Not is a general negative, while never specifically emphasizes that the frequency is zero.

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Notes d'usage

In most sentences, place 'never' before the main verb, but after the verb 'to be' or auxiliary verbs like 'have' or 'will'.

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Erreurs courantes

Avoid using 'never' with another negative word like 'don't' or 'not'. For example, say 'I never go' instead of 'I don't never go'.

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Astuce mémo

The word 'Never' starts with 'N', just like the word 'No'. Think: N + Ever = No Ever.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Old English word 'nǣfre', which is a combination of 'ne' (not) and 'ǣfre' (ever).

Modèles grammaticaux

Subject + never + present simple verb (I never eat meat) Subject + verb to be + never (He is never late) Subject + modal/auxiliary + never + verb (I will never forget)
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Contexte culturel

In English-speaking cultures, 'never' is often used emphatically in promises or to express strong personal principles.

Quiz rapide

He is very healthy because he ___ smokes cigarettes.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : never

Expressions liées

Mots lis

cause

A1

To make something happen, especially something bad or unpleasant. It is used to describe the action that results in a specific effect or situation.

through

A1

Used to describe moving from one side of an opening, area, or object to the other side. It can also refer to the period of time from the beginning to the end of an event.

effective

A2

Something is effective when it successfully produces the intended or desired result. It describes a person, method, or thing that works well and achieves its goal.

epic

A1

A long book, poem, or movie that tells a story about heroes and great events. It usually covers a long period of time and many adventures.

robotics

B2

The branch of technology and engineering that deals with the design, construction, operation, and application of robots. It is a multidisciplinary field combining computer science, electronics, and mechanical engineering to create autonomous or semi-autonomous machines.

dean

B2

A dean is a high-ranking official at a university or college who oversees a specific department, faculty, or administrative area. They are responsible for academic leadership, managing faculty members, and ensuring the general welfare of students within their division.

decade

B2

A period of ten years, typically used to measure time or categorize a specific historical era. It is a common unit of time used to track social, economic, or personal changes over a significant duration.

enable

B2

To provide someone with the means, authority, or opportunity to do something. It also means to make a process or a system possible or operational.

mature

B2

Describing someone who behaves in a sensible, responsible way like an adult, or something that has reached a state of full development. It is often used to describe people, plants, or economic markets that are no longer growing rapidly but are stable.

scheme

B2

A systematic plan or arrangement for attaining a particular object or putting an idea into effect. It can also refer to a secretive or devious plot to achieve a goal, often used to describe government programs or organizational systems.

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