Example: Ça ne me dit rien de regarder ce film ce soir.
Definition
"Ça ne me dit rien" is a French expression used to indicate that something does not appeal to or interest the speaker. For example, in the phrase "Ça ne me dit rien de regarder ce film ce soir," it means the speaker does not feel like watching the movie tonight.
Translations
It doesn't ring a bell
No me suena
Het zegt me niets
No em sona
Das sagt mir nichts
Etymology
The phrase "Ça ne me dit rien" literally translates to "That does not tell me anything." It originates from the verb "dire" meaning "to say" or "to tell." Over time, it evolved into an idiomatic expression to convey a lack of desire or interest, as if the thing in question does not 'speak' to the person's feelings.
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It doesn't ring a bell