ne … que — restriction (only)

ne … que — restriction (only) means “ne … que = only (restriction, not negation)”. ne … que means 'only'; it restricts rather than negates. Formation: ne + verbe + que + élément (restriction)

ne … que = only (restriction, not negation)

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Formation

ne + verbe + que + élément (restriction)

Explanation

ne … que means 'only'; it restricts rather than negates. que comes right before the restricted element: Je n'ai que dix euros (I have only ten euros). It is equivalent to seulement.

Examples

Je n'ai que dix euros.
I have only ten euros.
Il ne mange que des légumes.
He eats only vegetables.

FAQ

ne … que — restriction (only) — what does it mean and how is it used?

ne … que = only (restriction, not negation). ne … que means 'only'; it restricts rather than negates. que comes right before the restricted element: Je n'ai que dix euros (I have only ten euros). It is equivalent to seulement.

ne … que — restriction (only) — how do you form it?

ne + verbe + que + élément (restriction)

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