French Expression · Beginner
Je ne sais pas
I don't know
Pronunciation: zhuh n(uh) se PA
Meaning
A fundamental phrase to express lack of knowledge or uncertainty. Often shortened to "Je sais pas" in informal speech.
Example
Où est la gare ? Je ne sais pas, je ne suis pas d'ici.
Where is the station? I don't know, I'm not from here.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice Je ne sais pas out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a beginner-level French expression.