Tant mieux

Expression: Tant mieux

Pronunciation: [ta(n) myeu]

Meaning: that's a good thing, it's just as well, even better, all the better, so much the better

Literal translation: so much better

Register: normal

Notes: The French expression tant mieux is an easy way to say that you're pleased about something or for someone.

Examples

   Tant mieux pour lui.
   Good for him.

   -La fête est annulée.
   -Tant mieux, je n'avais pas vraiment envie d'y aller.
   -The party's cancelled.
   -It's just as well, I didn't really feel like going.

   -Ce fromage est délicieux.
   -Oui, et en plus il est allégé.
   -Tant mieux !
   -This cheese is delicious.
   -Yes, and it's low fat, too.
   -Even better!

Antonym: tant pis - too bad, never mind

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