Ça ne fait rien
Example: Tu es en retard, mais ça ne fait rien.
Definition
"Ça ne fait rien" is a French expression used to indicate that something does not matter or is not important, often used to reassure someone or dismiss a minor mistake or inconvenience, as in the example phrase, "Tu es en retard, mais ça ne fait rien."
Etymology
The phrase "Ça ne fait rien" comes from French, where "ça" means 'that,' "ne... rien" is a negation meaning 'not anything,' and "fait" is the third person singular of 'faire,' meaning 'to do' or 'to make.' The phrase literally translates to 'That does nothing,' implying something is insignificant or unimportant.
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