English–French

“not at all” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/nyləmɑ̃/

Example

Je ne suis nullement surpris.

I am not at all surprised.

Illustration for nullement (not at all)

How to say “not at all” in French

“Not at all” in French is nullement.

A complete blank around an action or quality, with no trace or degree present.

Full entry for nullement: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with nullement

Non, je ne suis nullement intéressé.

No, I am not at all interested.

Tips for using nullement

  • In formal French, nullement commonly appears after ne, as in Je ne suis nullement surpris, while everyday speech often uses pas du tout.

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