Ça m'est égal



Example: Ça m'est égal si tu choisis ce film ou un autre.

Definition


"Ça m'est égal" is a French expression used to indicate indifference or lack of preference about a choice or situation, meaning that the speaker does not mind or care which option is taken or what happens.

Translations


  • I don't mind
  • Me da igual
  • Mij maakt het niet uit
  • M'és igual
  • Das ist mir egal

Etymology


The phrase "Ça m'est égal" comes from French, where "ça" means 'that', "m'" is a contraction of 'me' (to me), and "égal" means 'equal'. Together, it literally translates to 'that is equal to me', expressing that something makes no difference to the speaker. Did you know this expression captures a laid-back attitude common in conversational French?

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