Ça ne m'étonne pas
Example: Ça ne m'étonne pas qu'il soit en retard aujourd'hui.
Definition
"Ça ne m'étonne pas" is a French expression meaning I am not surprised. It is used to indicate that something is expected or unsurprising, as in the example phrase, 'Ça ne m'étonne pas qu'il soit en retard aujourd'hui,' meaning 'I am not surprised that he is late today.'
Translations
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That doesn't surprise me -
No me sorprende -
Dat verbaast me niet -
No m'estranya -
Das überrascht mich nicht
Etymology
The phrase "Ça ne m'étonne pas" comes from everyday French, combining 'ça' (that/it), 'ne... pas' (negation), and 'm'étonne' (surprises me). The verb 'étonner' means 'to surprise,' so the phrase literally means 'That does not surprise me.' It's a straightforward, idiomatic expression with no obscure origins.
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