How to Say ‘To spend; to have’ in French
Passer
pah-say
[pah-say]
💬 Usage Tip: “Passer” has many meanings. In “passer un bon moment,” it means “to have/spend” a good time. Very common expression.
🇫🇷 In France: Not just for football: French people say “passer une bonne soirée,” “passer de bonnes vacances,” etc. It’s a warm, social phrase used all the time.
Phrase Breakdown
Passer
[pah-say]
to spend; to pass
A verb that can mean to pass, but in expressions like “passer un bon moment,” it means “to spend” a good time.
Passer un bon moment devant un match, c’est déjà une victoire.
Spending a good time in front of a match is already a victory.
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