Nier
Example: Il a nié toutes les accusations portées contre lui.
Definition
"Nier" means to deny or refuse to admit the truth or existence of something, especially in response to accusations or claims. For example, in the phrase 'Il a nié toutes les accusations portées contre lui,' it means he denied all the accusations made against him.
Etymology
The verb "nier" comes from the Latin 'negare,' meaning to deny or refuse. Over time, it evolved in Old French to 'nier,' keeping the same meaning. Did you know? The root 'negare' is also the source of English words like 'negative' and 'negate.'
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"Nier" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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