The World's Fastest Dictionary

Definitions of pas

noun
the act of changing location by raising the foot and setting it down

synonyms: enjambée

see moresee less

types:
pas léger
a light or nimble tread

type of:
motricité
self-propelled movement
noun
a step in walking or running

see moresee less

type of:
enjambée
the act of changing location by raising the foot and setting it down
noun
the act of taking a step in walking

see moresee less

type of:
enjambée
the act of changing location by raising the foot and setting it down
noun
the distance covered by a step

synonyms: enjambée

see moresee less

type of:
quantité indéfinie
an estimated quantity
noun
a mark of a foot or shoe on a surface

synonyms: marque de pas

see moresee less

type of:
marque
a visible indication made on a surface
noun
the sound of a step of someone walking

see moresee less

type of:
son
the sudden occurrence of an audible event
noun
a sequence of foot movements that make up a particular dance

see moresee less

type of:
motricité
self-propelled movement
noun
the act of deciding to do something

synonyms: action, action éclair, initiative

see moresee less

types:
show 5 types...

hide 5 types...

manoeuvre
a move made to gain a tactical end

astuce, stratagème
any clever maneuver

ruse, tour
a maneuver in a game or conversation

ruse
a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)

démarche, mesure
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

type of:
conclusion, détermination
the act of making up your mind about something

Cite this entry

Style:

Copy citation

DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘pas'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback

Word Family

pas

Sign up now (it’s free!)

Whether you’re a teacher or a learner, Vocabulary.com can put you or your class on the path to systematic vocabulary improvement.