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/
  • Rhymes: -ɛ
  • Homophones: geai, jais, jet

Phrase

j’ai

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

Usage notes

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