c’est pas grave

English translation: it doesn't matter / it's not important / it's OK

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French term or phrase:	c’est pas grave
English translation:	it doesn't matter / it's not important / it's OK
Entered by:	Tony M

14:43 Apr 5, 2020

French to English translations [Non-PRO]
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French term or phrase: c’est pas grave

hello. How can we say c’est pas grave in British English and in American English or perhaps in New Zeland and Australian English but i think they speak most of the time British Englosh? and in African English; don't know if in Africa they speak Americna or British English ; thank you all in advance

- j’ai cassé une de tes asiettes dans le vouloir ; je suis vraiment désolé ; je t’en prie, ne te fâche pas
- t’inquiètes pas, c’est pas grave

- I've broken one of your dishes without wanting; I'm really sorry ; please, don't get mad
- don't worry, it's fine ? it's alright ? it's ok ?

jenny morenos
France

it doesn't matter / it's not important

Explanation:
Just 2 more ideas for the melting-pot — note these could be suitable for Brit. EN, but I have no idea about elsewhere!

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Tony M
France
Local time: 18:01

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Summary of answers provided

5 +17

it's fine / it's no big deal / don't worry about it

Melanie Kathan

4 +4

it doesn't matter / it's not important

Tony M

4 +3

No worries

Janice Giffin

it's OK

Dumaz & Cowling

don't worry / it's ok / never mind

idilila

Answers

20 mins confidence:

peer agreement (net): +3

No worries

Explanation:
This is a very much used Australian English phrase. It is used in several situations to say "I'm fine with it" (whatever it is). It would be appropriate to reply to an apology for breaking a dish.

https://forum.wordreference.com/threads/no-worries-in-australian-english.1878132/

Janice Giffin
Italy
Local time: 18:01
Specializes in field
Native speaker of:

English

Notes to answerer

Asker: thank you very much, i didn't know that

26 mins confidence:

peer agreement (net): +4

it doesn't matter / it's not important

Explanation:
Just 2 more ideas for the melting-pot — note these could be suitable for Brit. EN, but I have no idea about elsewhere!

Tony M
France
Local time: 18:01
Works in field
Native speaker of:

English
PRO pts in category: 348

Notes to answerer

Asker: thank you so much for your help!

2 hrs confidence:

it's OK

Explanation:
Another possibility!

Dumaz & Cowling
France
Local time: 18:01
Specializes in field
Native speaker of:

English,

French

Notes to answerer

Asker: thank you so much for helping me out

22 hrs confidence:

don't worry / it's ok / never mind

Explanation:
C'est pas grave meaning it is not important the consequence of that action and wanting to make the person feel comfortable. 3 options above can be said

idilila
Türkiye
Local time: 19:01
Works in field
Native speaker of:

Turkish

Notes to answerer

Asker: thank you so much for helping me translate this

5 mins confidence:

peer agreement (net): +17

it's fine / it's no big deal / don't worry about it

Explanation:
Yes, "ce n'est pas grave" can mean anything along the lines of "it's fine" or "it's ok."

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You're welcome!

Melanie Kathan
Canada
Local time: 12:01
Works in field
Native speaker of:

English

Notes to answerer

Asker: thank you very much for your help

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