French Word · Intermediate
passe-partout
master key
Pronunciation: /pas.paʁ.tu/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "master key".
Example
Je visitai deux ou trois amis, puis je revins à la maison, où je rentrai, grâce à un passe-partout.
I visited two or three friends, then I came back to the house, which I re-entered thanks to a skeleton key.
Practice tips
- Practice passe-partout out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French word is for intermediate-level learners.