/pɑ/

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Translation

not (in ne...pas negation)

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Word origin

From Latin passus ('step, pace'); as a negative particle it originally reinforced ne by meaning 'not a step'. The English 'pace' and 'pass' share this root.

Origin
Latin
Root
passus
English cognates
pace, pass

Examples

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I do not understand what you are saying.

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I don't want to go out in the rain.

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It is not serious, do not worry.

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He has not arrived yet.

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She doesn't like black coffee at all.

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This word is taught in chapter 2, lesson 1: pas, être, avoir and 7 more words.