A2.2 · Social French · model audio
How to pronounce “pas” in French
not Hear the complete line, then keep its meaning and situation in mind as you repeat.
Meaning and use
What this French phrase means
pas
English: not
Mission: Expressing polite disagreement · Social relationships
Target sound · /p/
Use this physical cue on the target.
Close your lips and release air abruptly.
Model word or phrase
pas
notRepeat: pas, je ne suis pas.
Expressing polite disagreement · A2.2
Use the target with its complete mission conversation
The exact target is a sound-focus example from this mission. Read the exchange for situation and intention, then replay and repeat the separate target audio.
- SophieJe pense que Paris est mieux que Lyon.I think Paris is better than Lyon.1
- PaulJe ne suis pas d'accord, Lyon est très sympa.I don't agree, Lyon is very nice.2
- SophiePeut-être, mais je préfère Paris.Maybe, but I prefer Paris.3
A four-pass routine
Listen, shape, say, then use.
- Play the checked model once without speaking.
- Read the English meaning and choose the intention you want to express.
- Repeat the target slowly while applying the /p/ cue.
- Read the full exchange aloud, then change one detail and answer again.
Same speaking mission
Continue with related French phrases
These lines belong to the same situation, so the vocabulary and speaking intention stay connected.
Record this line inside the guided Parle mission.
Use the app for the complete practice sequence, Phrase Match word detection, saved progress, and the next structured speaking task.