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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. |
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| – J’ai trouvé un nouvel emploi qui paie plus ! – Tant mieux ! |
– I found a new job that pays more! – That’s great! |
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| Tant mieux pour toi ! | Good for you! |
Somewhat synonymous
- bien
- ça tombe bien
- c’est bon
- excellent
- synonyms for bon
Antonym: tant pis
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