Using "ne...pas" for Negation in French Sentences

In French, when you want to say that something is not happening, you use "ne...pas." This phrase goes around the verb to show the action is negative.

Important Points:

1. How It Works:

   • You put “ne” before the verb and “pas” after it.
   • For example:
     • Positive: “Il mange.” (He eats.)
     • Negative: “Il ne mange pas.” (He does not eat.)

2. Changing Regular Verbs:

   • For -ER verbs like “parler” (to speak):
     • Je ne parle pas. (I do not speak.)
   • For -IR verbs like “finir” (to finish):
     • Nous ne finissons pas. (We do not finish.)
   • For -RE verbs like “vendre” (to sell):
     • Ils ne vendent pas. (They do not sell.)

3. Some Irregular Verbs:

   • Être (to be):
     • Je ne suis pas. (I am not.)
   • Avoir (to have):
     • Tu n’as pas. (You do not have.)
   • Aller (to go):
     • Elle ne va pas. (She does not go.)
   • Faire (to do):
     • Vous ne faites pas. (You do not do.)

By practicing these patterns, you will get better at using negation in French!