French Expression · Intermediate
n'importe quoi
nonsense / anything (informal)
Pronunciation: nan-POR-tuh KWA
Meaning
Used to express that something is nonsense, or to say 'anything' when referring to a choice.
Example
Ce qu'il dit, c'est n'importe quoi !
What he's saying is nonsense!
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice 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 intermediate-level French expression.