Example: Il ne manque plus que ça pour que tout soit parfait.
Definition
"Il ne manque plus que ça" is a French expression used to indicate that only one more negative or unexpected event is needed to complete a situation, often implying frustration or irony. For example, it means 'That's all we needed' or 'That just adds to the problem.'
Translations
That's all we needed
Lo que faltaba
Dat kan er ook nog wel bij
Només faltava això
Das hat gerade noch gefehlt
Etymology
The phrase "Il ne manque plus que ça" literally translates to 'Nothing is missing but that,' originating from common French words meaning 'it,' 'does not lack,' 'anymore,' and 'that.' It evolved as a colloquial expression to emphasize the final straw in a series of events, often with a humorous or ironic tone.
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That's all we needed