Tant mieux

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French Expression

Meaning	that’s good, it’s just as well, even better, all the better, so much the better
Literally	so much better
Register	normal
Pronunciation		[ta(n) myeu]
IPA		[tɑ̃ mjø]

Usage notes: The French expression tant mieux indicates that you’re satisfied or even happy with the way something is going or how well it turned out.

Par exemple…

– Il n’y a plus de pain. – Tant mieux, j’ai déjà trop mangé.		– There’s no more bread. – It’s just as well, I’ve already eaten too much.
– J’ai trouvé un nouvel emploi qui paie plus ! – Tant mieux !		– I found a new job that pays more! – That’s great!
Tant mieux pour toi !		Good for you!

Somewhat synonymous

• bien
• ça tombe bien
• c’est bon
• excellent
• synonyms for bon

Antonym: tant pis