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ne point

not

→ ne
phrase Common #9,422
not A formal or literary alternative to ne … pas; point reinforces the negation and is usually used with ne.
FR: Je ne commettrai point l'adultère.
EN: I will not commit adultery.

Je l'ai trop aimé pour ne point le haïr.

I loved him too much not to hate him.

Pouvais-je ne point la rendre à l'excellente amie qui m'avait secouru ?

Could I not return the favor to the wonderful friend who had helped me?