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pas à pas
/pa a pa/
step by step
Il m'a expliqué le processus pas à pas.
He explained the process to me step by step.
general
In a gradual, sequential manner; one step at a time.
Apprends cette danse pas à pas.
Learn this dance step by step.
Nous allons résoudre ce problème pas à pas.
We will solve this problem step by step.
This phrase is commonly used to describe a methodical or systematic approach to completing a task or learning something new.
Collocations
apprendre pas à paslearn step by stepexpliquer pas à pasexplain step by step
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Pro Tip
Usage in Instructions
Use 'pas à pas' when describing a process that should be followed in order, such as in recipes, tutorials, or technical manuals.
Gold Rule
Literal vs. Figurative
While 'pas à pas' can be used literally for physical steps, it is more commonly used figuratively to describe any sequential or gradual process.
Word Origin
Derived from the French word 'pas' (step) repeated to emphasize a sequential process.
Usage Notes
This phrase is often used in instructional contexts, such as tutorials, manuals, or teaching situations. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a gradual process in various fields.
Word Breakdown
pas
step
rootà
by
prepositionpas
step
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