麻豆传媒映画: 莽a m'est 茅驳补濒 and other phrases for expressing indifference and indecision
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Learn different French ways to say that you are unbothered by the outcome of a situation
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Brits are typically known for their polite manners and tendency to withhold opinions. When it comes to making decisions, nobody wants to take responsibility.
In France, you might find yourself searching for the phrase: 莽a m'est 茅驳补濒 (I don鈥檛 mind).
We look at how to pronounce this handy saying, when to use it and share even more ways of expressing indifference and indecision.
What does 莽a m'est 茅驳补濒 mean?
This useful expression literally translates as: that is equal to me.
It is a polite way of showing that you are not bothered about choosing the outcome of a situation.
Synonyms in English include: I do not mind, it does not matter, either or, it is all the same to me, I do not have a preference.
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How do you say 莽a m'est 茅驳补濒?
The saying, 莽a m'est 茅驳补濒 can be broken down phonetically to: sa mate ay-gal.
Usually the letter T in est would be silent, however, in this case it is pronounced as the next word begins with a vowel.
You should also note that in this context, 茅驳补濒 should never become 茅驳补濒e.
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When do you say 莽a m'est 茅驳补濒?
Use this whenever you want to let someone else make a decision:
Statement: O霉 veux-tu aller manger ce soir ? - Where do you want to eat tonight?
Response: Hmm, 莽a m'est 茅驳补濒. - I don鈥檛 mind.
You can say it when unbothered by the outcome of a situation, one way or another:
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To whom do you say 莽a m'est 茅驳补濒?
It is neutral language and can be used with friends and family in a range of contexts, and is mainly heard in spoken French.
It is considered more polite than, je m鈥檈n fiche, which implies that you do not care about an outcome or are unwilling to make a decision.
Other ways to express indifference?
There are varying levels of formality when it comes to expressing indifference.
Polite:
Informal:
Je m鈥檈n fiche
Je m鈥檈n moque
Je n鈥檈n ai rien 脿 faire
Very informal:
Je m鈥檈n fous
Je m鈥檈n tape
