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Translation
je ne sais pas
Romanization
je ne sais pas
Pronunciation
zhuh nuh say pah
When to use it
Use this in everyday conversation. These phrases are generally safe for work, travel, and casual interactions. In French, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.
Example
je ne sais pas — a natural sentence for ordinary conversation for "i don't know".
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You say "je ne sais pas" in French. The romanized form is "je ne sais pas", and a simple pronunciation cue is "zhuh nuh say pah".
This entry is marked as safe. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.
Use "zhuh nuh say pah" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "je ne sais pas".
Use this in everyday conversation. These phrases are generally safe for work, travel, and casual interactions. In French, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.