How to Say ‘I don't have’ in French
Je n'ai pas
zhuh n ay pah
[zhuh n ay pah]
💬 Usage Tip: Use when lacking something.
🇫🇷 In France: Sometimes expressed as ‘chuis pas’ in informal speech.
Phrase 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'ai pas
n ay pah
Words in this phrase
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.
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