Example: Ce n'est pas la peine de t'inquiéter pour ça.
Definition
"Ce n'est pas la peine" is a French expression used to indicate that something is not necessary or worth the effort, often to discourage someone from doing or worrying about something. For example, "Ce n'est pas la peine de t'inquiéter pour ça" means it is not worth worrying about that.
The expression "Ce n'est pas la peine" literally translates to "It is not the pain" or "It is not the trouble," with "peine" originally meaning pain or effort. Over time, it evolved to convey the idea that something does not merit the effort or concern, making it a common phrase in French to express futility or unnecessary action.
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It's not worth it