Crossword puzzle : Nuances of negation in French

French negation goes far beyond a simple ne…pas. At C1 level, you’re expected to handle subtle negative constructions — from restrictive expressions to literary forms and nuanced particles. This crossword challenges your command of those finer distinctions, testing your ability to recognise and use the full spectrum of negation in sophisticated French contexts.

Horizontalement

1. 3. To want or to wish something
2. 3. To want, triggers subjunctive
3. 3. Verb meaning 'to want'
4. 3. To want or wish something
5. 3. To want
6. 3. Verb meaning 'to want'
7. 3. To want
8. 6. Limitation placed on something
9. 7. Suppression of thoughts or actions
10. 8. Firm denial of a fact or claim
11. 10. Always, at all times
12. 10. always or still
13. 10. Always, indicating constant occurrence
14. 10. Always
15. 11. Act of refusing or rejecting
16. 12. To forbid or prohibit an action

Verticalement

1. 1. Strong expression of disagreement
2. 2. Act of resisting or disagreeing
3. 4. Twilight, dusk at day's end
4. 5. Often, indicating frequent occurrence
5. 5. often or frequently
6. 5. Often
7. 9. Not long ago, recently