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How to Say ‘Don't worry.’ in French

Ne vous inquiétez pas.

nuh voo ahn-kyeh-tay pah

[nuh voo ahn-kyeh-tay pah]

🇫🇷 In France: A driver saying [Ne vous inquiétez pas.] is reassuring, but it can also gently close the discussion. In a dispute, it may mean 'trust me' more than a real answer to your concern.

Phrase Breakdown

Ne

[nuh]

do not

Part of the negative structure used with pas in formal speech.

Example

Ne vous inquiétez pas, tout va bien.

Do not worry, everything is fine.

vous

[voo]

yourself / you

Reflexive or object pronoun here used in a polite plural/formal form.

Example

Ne vous inquiétez pas pour le trajet.

Do not worry about the trip.

inquiétez

[ahn-kyeh-tay]

worry

From s'inquiéter; here it is a polite command meaning 'worry'.

Example

Ne vous inquiétez pas pour le prix.

Do not worry about the price.

pas

[pah]

not

Completes the negation with ne.

Example

Ne vous inquiétez pas, on arrive bientôt.

Do not worry, we will arrive soon.

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