French Expression · Intermediate
Ça ne me dit rien du tout
That doesn't ring any bell at all / I know nothing about that
Pronunciation: sa nə mə di ryēn dü TOO
Meaning
An emphatic way of saying that something is completely unfamiliar or unknown to oneself.
Example
Le nom de cette ville ? Non, ça ne me dit rien du tout, je n'en ai jamais entendu parler.
The name of that town? No, that doesn't ring any bell at all, I've never heard of it.
Practice tips
- Practice Ça ne me dit rien du tout out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French expression is for intermediate-level learners.