French Expression · Intermediate
Cela va sans dire
That goes without saying
Pronunciation: su-LA va san DIR
Meaning
Something that is so obvious that it does not need to be stated.
Example
Sa gentillesse est naturelle, cela va sans dire.
His kindness is natural, that goes without saying.
Practice tips
- Practice Cela va sans dire 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.