English–French

“void” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/neɑ̃/

Example

Après son départ, je me suis senti dans le néant.

After he left, I felt as though I were in a void.

Illustration for néant (void)

How to say “void” in French

“Void” in French is néant.

A total blank in which no being or reality remains.

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

Example sentences with néant

La crise a réduit ses projets à néant.

The crisis reduced his plans to nothing.

Tips for using néant

  • Néant is masculine and often literary or philosophical; everyday French more often uses rien for no thing and vide for an empty space or state.

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