French Expression · Intermediate
c'est pas grave
it's not serious / it's okay
Pronunciation: seh pa GRAV
Meaning
Used to reassure someone that a problem or mistake is not important.
Example
Désolé pour le retard. - C'est pas grave.
Sorry for being late. - It's okay.
Practice tips
- Practice c'est pas grave 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.