English–French

“matter” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛ̃pɔʁte/

Example

Ça ne m'importe pas.

It doesn't matter to me.

Illustration for importer (matter)

How to say “matter” in French

“Matter” in French is importer.

An outside element passes inward and becomes a factor that can influence what matters within.

Full entry for importer: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with importer

Peu importe ce que tu penses.

It doesn't matter what you think.

Tips for using importer

  • For the sense 'to matter', French uses 'importer à quelqu'un', whereas the physical sense normally takes a direct object such as 'importer des marchandises'.

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