How do you say "Don't worry." in French?

"Don't worry." in French is "Ne vous inquiétez pas.". This phrase is commonly used in France.

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How to Say ‘Don't worry.’ in French

Q: What does "Ne vous inquiétez pas." mean in English?

"Ne vous inquiétez pas." means "Don't worry." in English. Usage tip: The ending [‑ez] shows this is for [vous], so it fits speaking to one person politely or to several people. In speech, [ne] is often dropped, but in careful or formal speech you will still hear the full [Ne vous inquiétez pas].

Ne vous inquiétez pas.

nuh voo ahn-kee-ay-tay pah

[nuh voo ahn-kee-ay-tay pah]

💬 Usage Tip: The ending [‑ez] shows this is for [vous], so it fits speaking to one person politely or to several people. In speech, [ne] is often dropped, but in careful or formal speech you will still hear the full [Ne vous inquiétez pas].

🇫🇷 In France: This is polite and reassuring, and it suits service interactions well. A driver using [vous] with you is normal professional distance, not coldness.

Phrase Breakdown

[nuh]

do not

The first part of standard French negation, used with 'pas'.

Example

Ne vous inquiétez pas pour le prix.

Don't worry about the price.

vous

[voo]

you

Object or reflexive form of 'you' for formal or plural speech.

Example

Je vous explique le tarif.

I am explaining the fare to you.

inquiétez

[ahn-kee-ay-tay]

worry

From 's'inquiéter'; in this form it means '(you) worry' in a formal/plural command.

Example

Ne vous inquiétez pas, on peut vérifier le compteur.

Don't worry, we can check the meter.

pas

[pah]

not

The second part of negation in French, used with 'ne'.

Example

Ce n'est pas correct.

That is not correct.

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