tant mieux
English
Etymology
From French tant mieux.
Pronunciation
Interjection
tant mieux
- It's a good thing; fortunately; used to express that a chance happening is favorable.
- 1837 Thomas Carlyle, The French Revolution: A History
- President Mounier, though he answered Mirabeau with a tant mieux, and affected to slight the matter, had his own forebodings.
- 1837 Thomas Carlyle, The French Revolution: A History
French
Etymology
Literally "so much the better".
Pronunciation
Interjection
- It's a good thing; fortunately; used to express that a chance happening is favorable.
- 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!
Usage notes
Often used ironically.