personne d'autre
The English phrase "no one else" is translated into French as personne d'autre.
personne d'autre is used to indicate that there are no other people besides the person or people already mentioned.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of personne (no one/person) and d'autre (of other/else).
How does it change in a sentence?
When personne d'autre is the subject of a sentence, it is followed by the third-person singular form of the verb. In a standard declarative sentence where personne d'autre is the object, it must be accompanied by the negative particle ne.
Did you know?
- The word personne in the phrase 'no one else' comes from the Latin 'persona', which originally referred to a mask worn by actors in ancient theater.
- In French, the word personne is always feminine, even when it refers to 'no one' in a general sense or a group of men.
- In casual spoken French, the mandatory negative particle ne is almost always dropped, so je n'ai vu personne d'autre becomes j'ai vu personne d'autre.
Examples in context
- Personne d'autre ne rit.No one else laughed.This sentence shows personne d'autre acting as the subject of the verb 'rit'.Tatoeba #2101920 by sacredceltic, translation #2091125 by CK
- Personne d'autre ne parla.No one else spoke.This sentence shows personne d'autre acting as the subject of the verb 'parla'.Tatoeba #7839227 by sacredceltic, translation #4502245 by CK
- Personne d'autre ne vient.No one else is coming.This sentence shows personne d'autre acting as the subject of the verb 'vient'.Tatoeba #12516692 by Rovo, translation #10736458 by ddnktr
- Je ne connais personne d'autre qui puisse le faire.I don't know anyone else who can do it.
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Example conversation
Nathan and Manon are discussing their guest list for a small party.
- NathanIl n'y a personne d'autre sur la liste ?Is there no one else on the list?
- ManonNon, je n'ai invité personne d'autre.No, I didn't invite anyone else.
- NathanTu es sûre que personne d'autre ne viendra ?Are you sure no one else will come?
- ManonOui, c'est promis.Yes, I promise.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries d'autre, personne, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
