Meaning
An expression accepting a difficult or inevitable situation.
Cultural Background
It is a sign of emotional maturity to not complain about the small things. Used similarly, though sometimes replaced with 'C'est de même'. The phrase is so famous it is often used by non-French speakers as a loan phrase.
Don't overthink it
It is a fixed phrase. Don't try to change the grammar.
Use a shrug
A small shrug of the shoulders makes the phrase sound much more natural.
Meaning
An expression accepting a difficult or inevitable situation.
Don't overthink it
It is a fixed phrase. Don't try to change the grammar.
Use a shrug
A small shrug of the shoulders makes the phrase sound much more natural.
Test Yourself
Which phrase is correct?
When you drop your ice cream, you say:
The phrase is a fixed idiom.
Complete the phrase.
Le train est en retard. ____ la vie.
We use the impersonal 'C'est' for this idiom.
🎉 Score: /2
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
2 exercisesWhen you drop your ice cream, you say:
The phrase is a fixed idiom.
Le train est en retard. ____ la vie.
We use the impersonal 'C'est' for this idiom.
🎉 Score: /2
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsOnly if you have a very close relationship with the recipient. Otherwise, it is too informal.
No, unless used to dismiss someone's serious pain.
Related Phrases
C'est comme ça
synonymIt is like that
On fait avec
similarWe deal with it
