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French Expression
Meaning | that works out well, that’s convenient/fortunate, good timing | |
Literally | that falls well | |
Register | normal | |
Pronunciation | ![]() |
[sah to(m) byeh(n)] |
IPA | [sa tɔ̃ bjɛ̃] |
Usage notes: The French expression ça tombe bien has several meanings, all of them good. It indicates that an event or suggestion is fortuitous, well-timed, convenient, etc. It might help to remember it as "that falls into place nicely."
Par exemple…
Pierre va me payer le déjeuner. Ça tombe bien – j’ai oublié mon portefeuille. | Pierre is going to treat me to lunch. That’s fortunate – I forgot my wallet. | |
– Je vais à la poste, tu veux m’accompagner ? – Oui, ça tombe bien. Je peux aller à la teinturerie à côté. |
– I’m going to the post office, do you want to go with me? – Yes, that works out well. I can go to the dry cleaner next door. |
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