Example: Ça ne vaut pas la peine de sortir sous la pluie.
Definition
"Ça ne vaut pas la peine" is a French expression meaning that something is not worth the effort, time, or trouble. It is used to indicate that an action or situation does not justify the resources or discomfort involved, as in "Ça ne vaut pas la peine de sortir sous la pluie."
The expression "Ça ne vaut pas la peine" literally translates to "It is not worth the pain" or "It is not worth the trouble." It comes from the French verb "valoir" meaning "to be worth" and "peine" meaning "pain" or "trouble." Did you know this phrase reflects a common way to express the value or worthiness of an action in French?
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It's not worth it