tant mieux

English

Etymology

From French tant mieux.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /tɒn mjɜː/

Interjection

tant mieux

1. It's a good thing; so much the better; fortunately; used to express that a chance happening is favorable.

French

Etymology

Literally, “so much the better”.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /tɑ̃ mjø/

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Interjection

tant mieux

1. It's a good thing; fortunately; used to express that a chance happening is favorable

   Antonyms: tant pis, dommage

   L’effet du remède a été rapide, tant mieux. ― The remedy's effect was rapid, thankfully.

   S’il se conduit sagement, tant mieux pour lui. ― If he behaves well, all the better for him.

   Il est parti ? Tant mieux ! ― He's left? Great!

   Tant mieux pour toi ! ― That's great for you!

   Tant mieux pour eux ! ― Bully for them!

   • 2018, Zaz, Plume:

     Alors je continue ma route, et tant mieux si je me perds, tant que je vole […] , portée par un courant d’air.

     Then I continue on my way, fine if I get lost, as long as I'm flying […] , carried by a current of air.

Usage notes

Often used ironically.

See also

• grand bien te fasse, grand bien lui fasse, grand bien vous fasse, grand bien leur fasse