How do you say "Don't worry." in French?

"Don't worry." in French is "Ne vous inquiétez pas.". This phrase is commonly used in France.

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How to Say ‘Don't worry.’ in French

Q: What does "Ne vous inquiétez pas." mean in English?

"Ne vous inquiétez pas." means "Don't worry." in English. Usage tip: In commands with [vous], verbs ending in [-er] often take [-ez]: [inquiétez], [regardez], [attendez]. The [ne ... pas] wraps around the verb: [Ne vous inquiétez pas].

Ne vous inquiétez pas.

nuh voo an-kee-ay-tay pah

[nuh voo an-kee-ay-tay pah]

💬 Usage Tip: In commands with [vous], verbs ending in [-er] often take [-ez]: [inquiétez], [regardez], [attendez]. The [ne ... pas] wraps around the verb: [Ne vous inquiétez pas].

🇫🇷 In France: A landlord saying [Ne vous inquiétez pas.] sounds reassuring and professional. It suggests they're taking responsibility rather than brushing you off.

Phrase Breakdown

[nuh]

do not

First part of the negative command structure.

Example

Ne vous inquiétez pas, je vais m'en occuper.

Don't worry, I’m going to take care of it.

vous

[voo]

yourself / you

Object pronoun used in the polite command form.

Example

Ne vous inquiétez pas si l'eau reste froide aujourd'hui.

Don't worry if the water stays cold today.

inquiétez

[an-kee-ay-tay]

worry

From 's'inquiéter'; here it is an imperative form telling someone not to worry.

Example

Ne vous inquiétez pas, le technicien viendra demain.

Don't worry, the technician will come tomorrow.

pas

[pah]

not

Second part of the French negative expression.

Example

Ne vous inquiétez pas pour le chauffe-eau.

Don't worry about the water heater.

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