j'ai

See also: jai, Jai, jäi, and -jai

French

Etymology

Contraction of je and ai.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ʒ‿e/
    • Rhymes: -e
    • Homophone: g
  • (some speakers) IPA(key): /ʒ‿ɛ/

Phrase

j'ai

  1. I've, I have; compound of je and ai

Usage notes

  • Unlike in English, in French this contraction is mandatory.
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