Pas souvent, mais j'aime bien ça.
Not often, but I like it.
Language note: Note the use of 'ça' to refer to something previously mentioned.
Context: You respond about the frequency of playing frisbee.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Pas
[pah]
Not
Used to negate a statement
Pas encore.
Not yet.
souvent
[soo-vawn]
often
Frequently or many times
Il ne vient pas souvent.
He does not come often.
mais
[meh]
but
Used to introduce a contrast
Je veux y aller, mais il pleut.
I want to go, but it's raining.
j'
[zhuh]
I
Used by the speaker to refer to themselves
J'ai terminé.
I am done.
aime
[em]
like
To have a favorable opinion of something
J'aime bien ce film.
I like this movie.
bien
[byuh]
well
To a high degree or satisfactorily
Elle danse bien.
She dances well.
ça
[sah]
that
Used to refer to a thing or situation mentioned
Ça m'intéresse.
That interests me.
Phrase Parts
Pas souvent,
Not often,
Indicates infrequent action or occurrence.
Je ne voyage pas souvent.
I do not travel often.
mais
but
Used to introduce a contrast or exception.
C'est difficile, mais possible.
It's difficult, but possible.
j'aime bien ça.
I like it.
Indicates a personal appreciation for something.
J'aime bien la mer.
I like the sea.
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