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How to say “leave me alone” in French

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leave me alone

French · Français

rude

Translation

laisse-moi tranquille

Romanization

laisse-moi tranquille

Pronunciation

less mwah tron-keel

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

laisse-moi tranquille — a boundary-setting line in a tense conversation for "leave me alone".

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How do you say "leave me alone" in French?+

You say "laisse-moi tranquille" in French. The romanized form is "laisse-moi tranquille", and a simple pronunciation cue is "less mwah tron-keel".

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 "less mwah tron-keel" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "laisse-moi tranquille".

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.