pas de capitulation
The English phrase "no surrender" can be translated into French as pas de capitulation.
This phrase expresses a refusal to give up or admit defeat in a conflict.
Which one should you use?
While pas de capitulation is a direct way to state the concept of no surrender, other phrases are used depending on the specific sentiment and context. Use Je n'abandonnerai pas. to state a refusal to surrender, Je ne plierai pas. to express that one will not bend or yield, and Je vais tenir bon. to say one will hold strong. For a more casual sentiment, you can use Je ne vais pas lâcher l'affaire.
Did you know?
- The word capitulation is derived from the Latin word for 'chapter', because surrender terms were historically written in numbered chapters.
Examples in context
- Je n'abandonnerai pas. Nous devons trouver un compromis qui nous convienne mutuellementI will not surrender. We must find a compromise that suits us both
- Je ne vais pas lâcher l'affaire. Je vais persévérer jusqu'à ce que j'atteigne mon objectifI'm not going to let it go. I will persevere until I reach my goal
- Il n'y aura pas de capitulation.There will be no surrender.
- Le capitaine a ordonné : pas de capitulation.The captain ordered: no surrender.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Emma are discussing a difficult project at work.
- GabrielLe client veut que nous abandonnions.The client wants us to give up.
- EmmaC'est hors de question, pas de capitulation.That's out of the question, no surrender.
- GabrielTu es vraiment déterminé, Emma.You are really determined, Emma.
- EmmaOn doit gagner ce contrat.We must win this contract.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries capitulation, de, pas, CC BY-SA 4.0.
