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How to say “mind your own business” in French

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mind your own business

French · Français

rude

Translation

occupe-toi de tes affaires

Romanization

occupe-toi de tes affaires

Pronunciation

oh-koop twah duh tay zah-fehr

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

occupe-toi de tes affaires — a boundary-setting line in a tense conversation for "mind your own business".

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How do you say "mind your own business" in French?+

You say "occupe-toi de tes affaires" in French. The romanized form is "occupe-toi de tes affaires", and a simple pronunciation cue is "oh-koop twah duh tay zah-fehr".

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 "oh-koop twah duh tay zah-fehr" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "occupe-toi de tes affaires".

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.