Example: Il n'est pas question de partir sans prévenir personne.
Definition
"Il n'est pas question de" is a French expression used to firmly indicate that something is out of the question or absolutely not allowed. For example, "Il n'est pas question de partir sans prévenir personne" means leaving without informing anyone is not acceptable.
Translations
It's out of the question to
No se trata de
Er is geen sprake van
No es tracta de
Es kommt nicht infrage
Etymology
The expression "Il n'est pas question de" literally translates to "It is not a question of" in English, coming from the French words 'il' (it), 'n'est pas' (is not), and 'question' (question or matter). Did you know it is used idiomatically to express a strict prohibition or refusal rather than posing an actual question?
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