Ne plus jamais
Example: Je ne veux plus jamais revivre cette expérience douloureuse.
Definition
"Ne plus jamais" is a French phrase used to express the idea of never doing something again, often with a strong emotional emphasis. It combines the negation and the adverb of time to indicate a firm resolution not to repeat a past action or experience.
Etymology
The phrase "ne plus jamais" comes from French, where "ne" is a negation particle, "plus" means 'anymore' or 'no longer,' and "jamais" means 'ever' or 'never.' Together, they reinforce the idea of an absolute negation in temporal terms. Did you know this emphatic phrase is often used in literature and speech to stress permanent refusal or avoidance?
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