aucune

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/okyn/aucun

adjectivefeminineSing

no, not any (before a feminine singular noun)

Je n'ai aucune envie de sortir ce soir.

I have no desire to go out tonight.

Synonyms:pas de, pas une

pronounfeminineSing3

none, not one (referring to a feminine noun)

De toutes ces photos, aucune n'est réussie.

None of these photos turned out well.

Synonyms:pas une seule

Notes

GENERAL INFO

Aucune is a feminine singular indefinite adjective meaning "no," "not any," or "none." It always precedes a feminine singular noun.

USAGE

It is used in negative sentences with "ne...aucune + [feminine singular noun]."

For example: "Je n'ai aucune idée." (I have no idea.) "Elle n'a aucune chance." (She has no chance.)

TRAPS

Remember to use aucun for masculine singular nouns (e.g., *aucun* problème) and ensure agreement. Also, avoid saying "aucune chose"; use "rien" instead for "nothing."