French Expression · Intermediate
Ça ne me dit rien
That doesn't ring a bell / I don't know anything about that
Pronunciation: sa ne me dee RYA(N)
Meaning
Used to express that something is unfamiliar or that you have no information about it.
Example
"Tu connais ce livre ?" "Non, ça ne me dit rien."
"Do you know this book?" "No, that doesn't ring a bell."
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice Ça ne me dit rien out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a intermediate-level French expression.