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In some senses, pas is marked as archaic. Watch for register when choosing this word.
ADJ.
faux, premier
Ce n'était pas le premier pas qu'il faisait vers la réconciliation avec sa famille.
VERB + PAS
committed, driving, give, made
He committed a serious pas when he interrupted the ceremony without apologizing.
PAS + NOUN
life, tradesman's
The tradesman's pas was interrupted when a customer arrived at the shop door.
PREP.
in
I haven't been to Paris in five years and I really miss it.
ADV.
nearly
He nearly passed the exam but missed the final question by one point.