How do you say "watch your step" in French?

Fais attention où tu mets les pieds

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In French, "watch your step" is Fais attention où tu mets les pieds.

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Pronunciation

Say fay ah-tahn-SYON oo tew may lay pyay, with a nasal middle sound and stress falling near the end.

Grammar notes

Fais attention où tu mets les pieds is a phrase used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

watch your step

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How to remember Fais attention où tu mets les pieds

This reuses the attention root you already know, simply adding où tu mets les pieds, where you put your feet.

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Questions about Fais attention où tu mets les pieds

How do you pronounce Fais attention où tu mets les pieds?

Say fay ah-tahn-SYON oo tew may lay pyay, with a nasal middle sound and stress falling near the end.

Is Fais attention où tu mets les pieds formal or casual?

Fais attention où tu mets les pieds is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is Fais attention où tu mets les pieds used in French?

Fais attention où tu mets les pieds is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (watch your step).

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