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: With [ne ... pas], the two parts wrap around the verb: [Ne vous inquiétez pas]. You can reuse that frame with other verbs, like [Ne bougez pas] or [Ne partez pas].

Ne vous inquiétez pas.

nuh voo an-kyeh-TAY pah

[nuh voo an-kyeh-TAY pah]

💬 Usage Tip: With [ne ... pas], the two parts wrap around the verb: [Ne vous inquiétez pas]. You can reuse that frame with other verbs, like [Ne bougez pas] or [Ne partez pas].

🇫🇷 In France: A vet saying this is reassuring and professional. It is normal and not overly intimate, especially with [vous].

Phrase Breakdown

[nuh]

do not

Used with 'pas' to form a negative command.

Example

Ne vous inquiétez pas pour elle.

Do not worry about her.

vous

[voo]

yourself / you

A polite pronoun used when speaking respectfully.

Example

Ne vous inquiétez pas, monsieur.

Do not worry, sir.

inquiétez

[an-kyeh-TAY]

worry

Imperative form telling someone not to be anxious.

Example

Ne vous inquiétez pas pour le bruit.

Do not worry about the noise.

pas

[pah]

not

Completes the negative expression 'ne ... pas.'

Example

Ne vous inquiétez pas maintenant.

Do not worry now.

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