French Expression · Native
C'est n'importe quoi
It's nonsense / That's ridiculous
Pronunciation: seh nahm-POHRT KWAH
Meaning
Used to express strong disapproval or disbelief about something illogical, absurd, or poorly done.
Example
Son explication ? C'est n'importe quoi, il n'a rien compris !
His explanation? That's ridiculous, he didn't understand anything!
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice C'est n'importe quoi 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 native-level French expression.