Here's how it works:
* Ne goes before the verb.
* Pas goes after the verb.
For example:
* Je ne mange pas. (I don't eat.)
* Il ne parle pas français. (He doesn't speak French.)
* Elle ne va pas à l'école. (She doesn't go to school.)
Important Note:
In some cases, the "ne" can be omitted, especially in informal speech. For example:
* J'ai pas faim. (I'm not hungry.)
* Il va pas bien. (He's not well.)
However, using "ne...pas" is always grammatically correct.