Tuesday, October 22, 2019
How to Use the French Expression Pas de Problème
How to Use the French Expression Pas de Problà ¨me The French expression pas de problà ¨me (pronounced pa-deu-pruh-blem) is one that youll hear in any laid-back conversation. Literally translated, the phrase means not any problem, but any English speaker will recognize it as no problem or no worries. Its a handy phrase to know and considered acceptable etiquette in informal speech as a means of apologizing or acknowledging an apology, as well as putting someone at ease after a gaffe. The formal version of this phrase, il ny a pas de problà ¨me, is also acceptable in any situation. Examples Excuse-moi pour mon impatience.  Im sorry for my impatience.Pas de problà ¨me.  No problem, dont worry about it. Cest pas vrai ! Jai oublià © mon portefeuille. Oh no, I forget my wallet.Pas de problà ¨me, je tinvite.  No problem, its my treat. You can also use pas de problà ¨me to ask whether theres an issue regarding something specific: Question argent / travail, tu nas pas de problà ¨me?  Are you OK for money/work? Question temps, on na pas de problà ¨me ? Are we OK for time? Related Expressions Cela ne me / nous / lui pose pas de problà ¨me.  Thats no problem for me / us / him.Il / Elle na pas de problà ¨me de compte en banque !  He / She is laughing all the way to the bank!Pas de problà ¨me, cest sur mon chemin.  No problem, its on my way.Pas de problà ¨me! No trouble at all!Les assurances vont tout rembourser, pas de probleme. The policy will cover it. Thats not a problem. Tu sais, si je dois partir demain, je pense que ca ne poserait pas de probleme. You know, if it all ended tomorrow, I think Id be okay.Si à §a ne vous fait rien. - Pas de problà ¨me.  If you dont mind. - Fine. Synonymous Expressions Ça va. Its okCe nest pas grave. No problem. (literally, its not serious)Cela ne fait / prà ©sente aucune difficultà © Its ok.Il ny a aucun mal.  No harm done.Tout va bien. Its ok. (literally, everything is going well)(informal)  laise! No prob! (literally, easily)(informal) Pas de souci.  No worries.(informal) Y a pas de là ©zard!  No prob! (literally, theres no lizard)(formal) Qu cela ne tienne. That is not a problem. (literally, upon that may it not depend)
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