M'importe (en. It matters to me)

/mɛʁ.paʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To express that something is unimportant.
It matters little to me.
Cela m'importe peu.
To care about something.
I care about my friends.
Je m'importe de mes amis.
To have importance for oneself.
This event matters a lot to me.
Cet événement m'importe beaucoup.

Etymology

From the verb 'importer' with the reflexive pronoun 'me.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

whatever
Indicates that one does not concern oneself with the situation.
qu'importe
I care little
Means that one has no interest or concern regarding a given subject.
peu m'importe
to matter to someone
Regarding emotions or the importance of something to a person.
importer à quelqu'un

Related Words

importer
To mean to have importance.
importer
importance
The state of being significant or essential.
importance
indifference
The state of not caring or being concerned about something.
indifférence

Slang Meanings

I don't care
Honestly, I care little about what people say.
Franchement, m'importe peu ce que les gens disent.
It's no big deal
You're late? I don't care.
T'es en retard ? M'importe.