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nier

to deny

verb nyeh Less Common
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Origin: Latin negare

Usage Note

Nier is a regular -er verb meaning to deny a fact or allegation. It is distinct from refuser (to refuse) — you niez a fact, you refusez a request. The noun la négation is related; note that in French double-negation uses ne…pas rather than relying on nier.

Examples

"Il nie toute responsabilité dans cette affaire."

Natural Translation

He denies all responsibility in this matter.

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