Hi Sally,
'De ce pas' means, 'right away', 'immediately', 'at once'...
Pas in this sense means 'step' , literally 'with this step'.
e.g.
J'y vais de ce pas = I am going at once
Hope this helps!
What is the meaning and/or function of the words "de ce pas" in the sentence "je m'en vais de ce pas chercher mon voisin"?
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What is the meaning and/or function of the words "de ce pas" in the sentence "je m'en vais de ce pas chercher mon voisin"?
This question relates to:French interactive reading exercise "Allô les urgences vétérinaires ?"
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Chris W. Kwiziq Q&A super contributor
That looks like a typo to me. If "ce" were "ne" it would make sense.
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