nix
The French verb nix means to reject or cancel.
nix is used to express the action of rejecting or canceling something.
Meaning: to reject or cancel (verb)
Did you know?
- A much more aggressive way to 'nix' a suggestion is to say balayer l'idée, which means 'to sweep the idea away' with a broom.
- While English uses 'nix' as a verb, French speakers might use the word caler in slang to describe a plan that has 'stalled' or been cancelled.
- If you want to 'nix' a plan with more flair than annuler, you might use the colloquialism laisser tomber, which literally means 'to let fall'.
Examples in context
- Tu veux sortir ce soir? – Pas question!Do you want to go out tonight? – No way!
Example conversation
Léa and Nathan are discussing their weekend plans.
- LéaOn va au cinéma samedi ?Are we going to the cinema on Saturday?
- NathanDésolé, je dois nix notre sortie.Sorry, I have to nix our outing.
- LéaPourquoi veux-tu nix ça ?Why do you want to nix that?
- NathanJe dois travailler tout le week-end.I have to work all weekend.
