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How to say “i don't care” in French

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i don't care

French · Français

rude

Translation

je m'en fiche

Romanization

je m'en fiche

Pronunciation

zhuh mon feesh

When to use it

Use this only when setting a boundary or responding to conflict. It can sound confrontational. In French, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.

Example

je m'en fiche — a boundary-setting line in a tense conversation for "i don't care".

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How do you say "i don't care" in French?+

You say "je m'en fiche" in French. The romanized form is "je m'en fiche", and a simple pronunciation cue is "zhuh mon feesh".

Is this phrase formal or casual?+

This entry is marked as rude. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.

How do you pronounce it?+

Use "zhuh mon feesh" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "je m'en fiche".

When should I use it?+

Use this only when setting a boundary or responding to conflict. It can sound confrontational. In French, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.