Je ne sais pas
I do not know
Language note: You can use 'je sais pas' as a quicker, informal version.
Culture note: It's okay to admit not knowing; it's better than guessing.
Context: Another tourist asks a confusing question about the local area.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Je
[zhuh]
I don't know
A way to express ignorance or lack of knowledge.
"Je ne sais pas" où est la station.
"I don't know" where the station is.
ne
[nuh]
I don't know
A way to express ignorance or lack of knowledge.
"Je ne sais pas" où est la station.
"I don't know" where the station is.
sais
[say]
I don't know
A way to express ignorance or lack of knowledge.
"Je ne sais pas" où est la station.
"I don't know" where the station is.
pas
[pah]
I don't know
A way to express ignorance or lack of knowledge.
"Je ne sais pas" où est la station.
"I don't know" where the station is.
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