French Expression · Advanced
Sans issue
Hopeless / dead end
Pronunciation: san EE-soo
Meaning
Referring to a situation where there is no way out or no solution, or a path that leads nowhere.
Example
La discussion était sans issue, nous n'avons pas trouvé de compromis.
The discussion was hopeless, we didn't find a compromise.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice Sans issue 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 advanced-level French expression.