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What does Jamais de la vie mean?

"Jamais de la vie" is a French phrase that literally translates to "Never in life". It expresses a strong and emphatic refusal or denial.

It's often used in situations where someone is:

* Strongly disagreeing with something: "Je ne mangerai jamais de la vie ce plat!" (I would never in my life eat that dish!)

* Refusing to do something: "Je ne lui pardonnerai jamais de la vie!" (I will never in my life forgive him!)

* Expressing a strong opinion: "Je ne crois jamais de la vie à ce qu'il dit." (I would never in my life believe what he's saying.)

Essentially, it's a more forceful way of saying "never" in French.

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