how to pronounce patin

/pa.tɛ̃/

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patin is pronounced in two syllables

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ɛ̃

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An example use of patin in a speech by a native speaker of standard french:

“… moyens de transport patin à glace …”

meanings of patin

noun:

French kiss.
Slipper.
Skate; blade; runner.
Brake pad.

patin frequency in french - C2+ level of CEFR

the word patin occurs in french on average 1.4 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.