non requis
In French, "not required" is translated as non requis.
The phrase is used to describe something that is not necessary or mandatory.
Which one should you use?
While non requis implies that something is not needed or requested, non obligatoire specifically emphasizes that something is not a requirement or a rule.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Canada, the phrase Pas requis is commonly used to mean "not required".
How does it change in a sentence?
The form changes to non requise if the noun being described is feminine and non requises if the noun being described is feminine plural.
Did you know?
- In French administrative documents, a box marked N/A does not stand for 'not applicable' but is often written as S/O, which stands for sans objet or 'without object'.
- If a requirement is so absolute that it cannot be waived, French speakers might describe it as sine qua non, borrowing a Latin phrase that means 'without which not'.
- While English speakers use 'optional' for things that are not required, French often uses facultatif, which is derived from the Latin word for 'faculty' or 'power', suggesting the person has the personal power to choose.
Examples in context
- Une cravate n'est pas nécessaire pour cette réunion.A tie is not required for this meeting.
- Les documents supplémentaires ne sont pas obligatoires.Additional documents are not mandatory.
- La présence de votre conjoint n'est pas indispensable.The presence of your spouse is not essential.
- Ne t'inquiète pas, pas besoin de me ramener à la maison.Don't worry, no need to drive me home.
- Je ne suis pas obligé de participer à la fête, non?I'm not obliged to attend the party, right?
- Si tu n'as pas le temps de cuisiner, ça ne fait rien.If you don't have time to cook, it doesn't matter.
- Le passeport n'est pas requis pour entrer au Québec.A passport is not required to enter Quebec.
- Tu n'as pas nécessairement besoin d'acheter un cadeau.You don't necessarily need to buy a gift.
- Une signature n'est pas requise.A signature is not required.
Example conversation
Manon and Hugo are discussing a job application.
- ManonEst-ce que je dois joindre mon diplôme ?Do I need to attach my diploma?
- HugoNon, c'est non requis pour ce dossier.No, it is not required for this file.
- ManonD'accord, je vais l'enlever alors.Okay, I will remove it then.
- HugoOui, c'est mieux ainsi.Yes, that's better.
