tant pis!, dommage!, bof !

 Sure! Here’s a quick guide to these common French expressions with meanings and translations in English and Spanish:

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1. Tant pis !

• French: Tant pis !

• English: Too bad! / Never mind! / Oh well!

• Spanish: ¡Qué pena! / ¡No importa!

Usage: Used when something disappointing happens but you accept it.

• Example:

  • FR: Je ne peux pas venir ? — Tant pis !

  • EN: I can’t come? — Too bad!

  • ES: ¿No puedo venir? — ¡Qué pena!

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2. Dommage !

• French: Dommage !

• English: What a pity! / Shame! / Too bad!

• Spanish: ¡Qué lástima!

Usage: Expresses regret or disappointment about something.

• Example:

  • FR: Tu as raté le train. — Dommage !

  • EN: You missed the train. — What a pity!

  • ES: Perdiste el tren. — ¡Qué lástima!

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3. Bof !

• French: Bof !

• English: Meh! / So-so! / I don’t care / Not impressed

• Spanish: Bah! / Ni fu ni fa / No me importa

Usage: Expresses indifference, lack of enthusiasm, or a “meh” feeling.

• Example:

  • FR: Tu aimes ce film ? — Bof !

  • EN: Do you like this movie? — Meh!

  • ES: ¿Te gusta esta película? — Bah.

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