Example: Je n'aime pas du tout ce film, il est ennuyeux.
Definition
"Pas du tout" is a French expression used to strongly deny or negate something completely. It means 'not at all' and is often used to emphasize a total lack of agreement or presence of a characteristic, as in the example phrase: 'Je n'aime pas du tout ce film, il est ennuyeux.'
The phrase "pas du tout" literally translates to 'step of all' or 'not a step,' signifying the idea of 'not even a little bit.' It comes from the French words 'pas' meaning 'step' or 'not,' and 'du tout' meaning 'at all.' This expression has been used in French for centuries to convey strong negation.
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