French · Greetings & Essentials
"Don't worry" in French: ne t'inquiète pas
ne t'inquiète pas
Note: formal: ne vous inquiétez pas
Don't worry in French is ne t'inquiète pas. Use it to reassure a friend. Ne vous inquiétez pas is the formal note only.
Late train
Ne t'inquiète pas, j'attends encore.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce ne t'inquiète pas
Say it
nuh tan-KYET pah
/nə tɛ̃.kjɛt pa/
Ne t'inquiète: nuh tan-KYET. Pas: pah. Soft final e on inquiète.
"Don't worry" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| ne t'inquiète pas | don't worry Default tu. | Default tu. |
| ne t'inquiète pas pour ça | don't worry about that Naming the issue. | Naming the issue. |
| t'inquiète | don't worry (very casual) Spoken shortening. | Spoken shortening. |
| ne vous inquiétez pas | don't worry (vous) Note — formal. | Note — formal. |
How to use ne t'inquiète pas in real life
- 1Late train
Ne t'inquiète pas, j'attends encore.
Don't worry, I'll wait longer.
Full phrase.
- 2Exam stress
Ne t'inquiète pas, tu vas y arriver.
Don't worry, you'll manage.
Encouragement.
- 3Forgot a bag
Ne t'inquiète pas, je l'ai récupéré.
Don't worry, I picked it up.
Problem solved.
Mistakes English speakers make with ne t'inquiète pas
Incorrect: Ne t'inquiète.
Correct: Ne t'inquiète pas.
Keep pas in the negation.
Incorrect: Ne te inquiète pas.
Correct: Ne t'inquiète pas.
Elide te before inquiète: t'.
Good to know
Ne t'inquiète pas is warm everyday French. Friends often shorten to t'inquiète. With bosses or strangers use ne vous inquiétez pas — listed here only as a note.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Reassuring a friend about a delay
ChatPal
Je suis en retard, désolé.
I'm late, sorry.
You
Ne t'inquiète pas, je lis tranquillement.
Don't worry, I'm reading calmly.
ChatPal
Merci. Ne t'inquiète pas pour le café non plus.
Thanks. Don't worry about the coffee either.
You
Je commande pour deux.
I'll order for two.
This is a sample. In ChatPal you have this conversation out loud and get feedback on what you say.
Practice this conversation in ChatPal"Don't worry" in other languages
FAQ
Common questions about "Don't worry" in French
How do you say don't worry in French?
Ne t'inquiète pas.
Formal form?
Ne vous inquiétez pas (note only here).
Casual short form?
T'inquiète.
How do you pronounce inquiète?
tan-KYET / an-KYET.
Learn a word, then use it out loud
- Step 1: See it in context
- Step 2: Say it out loud
- Step 3: Get feedback
- Step 4: Use it in real scenarios
Keep reading
- Ordering Food in French: Essential Phrases for 2026Ordering food in french - Learn how to confidently order food in French with real-life phrases and tips for 2026 travelers
- 10 Best French Speaking Practice Apps for 2026Find the best French speaking practice app to build fluency. We review 10 top tools like ChatPal for conversation, travel prep, and building confidence in 2026.
