Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pas-du-tout
Phrase
/pɑ dʊ tu/
Definition
A French term literally meaning ‘not at all’ or ‘by no means,’ used to emphasize a complete lack of something.
Examples
- When asked if he liked the new movie, he replied, ‘Pas-du-tout, it was terrible!’
- She did not help with the project, pas-du-tout.
- ‘Are you feeling better?’ ‘Pas-du-tout, I’m still sick.’
Meaning
It is often employed to express negation or absence in a strong, emphatic manner.
Synonyms
- Not at all
- By no means
- In no way
