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How do you say "never mind" in French?

Peu importe

Phrase Noun

In French, "never mind" is Peu importe.

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Pronunciation

Say puh am-POR, with a nasal middle sound and stress falling on the final syllable.

Grammar notes

Peu importe is a phrase used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

never mind

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How to remember Peu importe

Importe shares a root with important, so peu importe literally means it matters little.

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Questions about Peu importe

How do you pronounce Peu importe?

Say puh am-POR, with a nasal middle sound and stress falling on the final syllable.

Is Peu importe formal or casual?

Peu importe is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is Peu importe used in French?

Peu importe is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (never mind).

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