How to Say ‘In a’ in French
Dans un
DAH(n) uh(n)
[DAH(n) uh(n)]
🇫🇷 In France: Used to indicate future times, like 'in a moment' or 'in an hour'.
Phrase Breakdown
Dans
[DAH(n)]
In a
Used to indicate time or place.
Dans un instant, votre café sera prêt.
In a moment, your coffee will be ready.
un
[uh(n)]
A
Indefinite article used before masculine singular nouns.
Dans un instant, votre café sera prêt.
In a moment, your coffee will be ready.
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