nier
to deny
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/nje/
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Cultural Note
'Nier' is a strong word in French, often associated with legal or serious personal contexts. In everyday arguments, 'nier les faits' (denying the facts) is considered a communication failure.
📝 Example Sentences
Il nie avoir dit cela.
He denies having said that.
Tu ne peux pas nier l'évidence.
You can't deny the evidence.