N'importe (en. Any)

/nɛ̃.pɔʁt/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adverb

Used to signify no matter the choice or situation.

I can eat anything.

Je peux manger n'importe quoi.

Expresses a certain nonchalance or indifference.

Any place suits me.

N’importe quel endroit me convient.

Indicates that the name or thing is of little importance.

He is anyone in this matter.

Il est n'importe qui dans cette affaire.

Formed from 'ni' and 'porte', suggesting that the choice is open to any option.

anywhere

In any place.

n'importe où

any way

In any manner.

n'importe comment

any

It doesn’t matter which one.

n'importe quel

qu'importe

Indicates that something does not matter.

qu'importe

To say that something is worthless or unimportant.

This movie is nonsense!

C'est n'importe quoi, ce film!

To express absolute indifference to a situation.

I’m going to a party anyway, I don’t know anyone.

Je vais à une fête n'importe, je ne connais personne.