We use mustn´t when we mean "Do not do this"
We use needn´t when we mean "This is not necessary"
You
mustn't do something = it is necessary that you do not do it (so don't do it):
- You must keep it a secret. You mustn't tell anybody else. (= don't tell anybody else)
- It's essential that nobody hears us. We mustn't make any noise.
You
needn't do something = it is not necessary that you do it, you don't need to
do it:
- You can come with me if you like but you needn't come if you don't want to. (= it is not necessary for you to come)
- We've got plenty of time. We needn't hurry. (= it is not necessary to hurry)
Examples with mustn´t and needn´t
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