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Translation : Don't worry
Register : Neutral - Inspirational
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IPA : / nə tɛ̃kjɛt pa /
"Ne t'inquiète pas" is the most common way to say "Don't worry" in French. It can be shortened as "T'inquiète pas" and even as "T'inquiète".
It's a very popular expression, typically used to minimize an issue, clearing up a misunderstanding, or to reassure about our wellness after an unfortunate event.
Scenario 1: a colleague asks you if you will be there at the meeting this afternoon, you can answer: "Oui, ne t'inquiète pas, je serai là." (Yes, don't worry about it, I will be there). Or "N'y pense même pas, j'en ai marre de tes réunions." (Don't even think about it, I'm tired of your meetings.) But that's another story...
Scenario 2: you are falling off stairs and your friend comes to ask you if you are ok. You might say: "Ne t'inquiète pas, je vais bien." (It's not serious/Don't worry about it, I'm fine)
There are a lot of synonyms, here are the most common ones:
Neutral
Informal
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Accident domestique
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