English–French

“past” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/pase/

Example

On ne peut pas changer le passé.

The past cannot be changed.

Illustration for passé (past)

How to say “past” in French

“Past” in French is passé.

A stretch of time behind the present, containing events that are already complete.

Full entry for passé: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with passé

Le passé influence parfois nos choix.

The past sometimes influences our choices.

Tips for using passé

  • The noun is masculine: le passé, especially in the common phrase dans le passé.

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