French Expression · Intermediate
Ça vaut la peine
It's worth the effort / It's worth it
Pronunciation: sah VOH lah PEN
Meaning
Something is worthy of the effort, time, or cost involved.
Example
Visiter ce musée prend du temps, mais ça vaut vraiment la peine.
Visiting this museum takes time, but it's really worth the effort.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice Ça vaut la peine 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.