J'ai passé
I spent
Language note: Describes how time was used or an experience was had.
Culture note: Often used when talking about leisure activities.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
J'
[zh]
I spent
Used to indicate time or an event that one has gone through.
J'ai passé beaucoup de temps dehors.
I spent a lot of time outside.
ai
[ay]
have
An auxiliary verb used in perfect tenses.
J'ai déjà mangé.
I have already eaten.
passé
[pass-ay]
spent
Refers to time or experiences that one has gone through.
Il a passé une bonne journée.
He spent a good day.
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