Je n'ai pas
I don't have
Language note: Use when lacking something.
Culture note: Sometimes expressed as ‘chuis pas’ in informal speech.
Context: Trying to explain an issue with payment.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Je
[zhuh]
I do not have
Used to express not having something.
Je n'ai pas de monnaie.
I do not have change.
n'
[n]
I do not have
Used to express not having something.
Je n'ai pas de carte.
I do not have a card.
ai
[ay]
I do not have
Used to express not having something.
Je n'ai pas de monnaie.
I do not have money.
pas
[pah]
I do not have
Used to express not having something.
Je n'ai pas d'argent.
I do not have money.
Phrase Parts
Je
N'ai pas
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