would it be correct to say:
je n'ai pas besoin d'un livre et d'un stylo
or should it be:
je n'ai pas besoin ni d'un livre ni d'un stylo
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If you wish to say "I don't need a book and a pen" you have said that. But, perhaps you want to say "I don't need either a book or a pen." = Je n'ai pas besoin ni d'un livre ni d'un stylo. Just decide which you prefer.
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Both sentences are correct and convey the same meaning. However, they use different structures to express negation.
The first sentence: "Je n'ai pas besoin d'un livre et d'un stylo" uses the negation "ne...pas" to negate the verb "avoir besoin" (to need). This sentence means "I don't need a book and a pen."
The second sentence: "Je n'ai pas besoin ni d'un livre ni d'un stylo" uses the negation "ne...ni...ni" to express a negation with multiple elements. This sentence means "I don't need a book nor a pen."
Both structures are grammatically correct, but the second sentence with "ni...ni" may sound slightly more emphatic. It emphasizes the negation of needing both a book and a pen.
So, you can choose either structure based on your preference or the desired level of emphasis in your sentence.