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pas à pas

/pa a pa/
phrase★Intermediate— 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

Synonyms

graduellementprogressivementséquentiellement

Antonyms

d'un coupimmédiatementtout de suite

Related Phrases

étape par étapephrase
step by step

💡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
root
+
à
by
preposition
+
pas
step
root
Dictionnaire Français-Anglais

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