In French, the verb "aller" means "to go."

Learning how to make negative sentences using "aller" is important. It helps you say "no" or deny something.

How to Say "Go" in the Present Tense

Here’s how "aller" changes depending on who is going:

• Je vais (I go)
• Tu vas (You go - informal)
• Il/Elle/On va (He/She/One goes)
• Nous allons (We go)
• Vous allez (You go - formal or plural)
• Ils/Elles vont (They go)

How to Make It Negative

To change these phrases to negative, use this simple pattern:

Subject + ne + the verb + pas

In casual conversation, you can drop the "ne."

Examples

1. Je vais (I go)
   Negative: Je ne vais pas (I do not go)

2. Tu vas (You go - informal)
   Negative: Tu ne vas pas (You do not go)

3. Il va (He goes)
   Negative: Il ne va pas (He does not go)

4. Nous allons (We go)
   Negative: Nous ne allons pas (We do not go)

5. Vous allez (You go - formal or plural)
   Negative: Vous ne allez pas (You do not go)

6. Ils vont (They go)
   Negative: Ils ne vont pas (They do not go)

Wrap Up

To say something negative with "aller" in the present tense, remember to place "ne" before the verb and "pas" after it.

This will help you clearly express a "no" in your conversations!