Je pense que c'est mieux de ne pas être impoli.
- I think it is best not to be impolite.
Je me suis fait une règle de ne pas manger trop, car il est évident que trop manger est mauvais pour la santé.
- I make it a rule not to eat too much, for it is plain that overeating is bad for the health.
Ich beeilte mich, um den Zug nicht zu verpassen.
- I hurried so as not to miss the train.
Was hältst du von einer Tasse Tee? Das heißt, wenn du nicht zu beschäftigt bist.
- What would you say to a cup of tea? That is, if you're not too busy.
Det gjorde mig næsten bange ikke at se dig online i en hel dag.
- It almost scared me not to see you online for a whole day.
Jeg skrev hendes adresse ned for ikke at glemme den.
- I wrote down her address so as not to forget it.